Plate Umpire Interference Costs Astros Stolen Base Attempt Against Mariners
The Mariners hosted the Astros on April 12, 2026. In the top of the first inning, the Astros had Jose Altuve on first base with no outs when he attempted to steal second. The throw to second sailed into the outfield, and Altuve advanced to third. But wait! Plate umpire Clint Vondrak called interference on…
Catcher Calling a Pickoff Play
This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds infield coach, Randy Whisler. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Randy about a pickoff play involving the catcher.
The Timing Play to Pickoff a Runner
This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds coaches Randy Whisler and Ed Napoleon. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh has them demonstrate the timing play to pickoff a runner.
The Daylight Pickoff Play
This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds coaches Randy Whisler and Ed Napoleon. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh has them demonstrate the “daylight pickoff play.”