The "worst call ever" is a term that's popping up quite frequently in the wake of umpire Tim Welke somehow deciding that Colorado's Todd Helton was close enough to first base on Wednesday and that Los Angeles' Jerry Hairston was out on the ol' 5-3 force. I'm not sure I can go that far. It could have ruined a perfect game. It could have occurred in a crucial postseason game in October instead of on a getaway day in early May. But if we're talking on a pure "holy heck, what planet was Welke viewing the action from" basis? Then yes, it probably is the worst call ever. One that the 27-year veteran and member of four World Series crews is going to have trouble shaking from his reputation in today's instant world of iPads, Twitter and instant game highlights on your cell phone. Not that you needed a MLB.TV replay to know that Welke completely booted this ruling in the sixth inning of the Rockies' 8-5 win over the Dodgers at Coors Field. Watch it unfold in real time: