Umpire Mechanics on Hit to Outfield with Bases Empty - Seattle Spotlights Hamari, Johnson & Tumpane

Mariners broadcasters Dave Sims and Mike Blowers shared a glimpse of an umpiring crew’s mechanics on a batted ball to the outfield during Seattle’s game against Texas. Article: With none out and none on, Rangers batter Adolis Garcia hit a batted ball to center field, leading Mariners center fielder Taylor Trammel to dive for the fly. Pursuant to MLB umpire responsibility guidelines, 2B Umpire Adam Hamari moved into the outfield to rule that Trammer did not catch the ball, displaying a standard safe signal. As this happened, 3B Umpire Adrian Johnson ran to second to cover Hamari’s vacated base as Garcia arrived, trying to stretch his single into a hustle double; Johnson would be the umpire to call Garcia out via tag. On the backside, HP Umpire John Tumpane ran toward third base to cover for Johnson, in the event that Garcia were to try for third base (e.g., if the throw to second was wild or otherwise got away from shortstop