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Huh? WILSUN, I'm scratching my head!
"The ball never would have been dead, because the pitcher was on the mound with it when the coach called time... Right?"
If I read your question correctly, "No". The post clearly states that the coach called time, came out to the mound.
"I would think that once time had resumed, it would be legal,"
Again "No" . . . the point being made is that an umpire, by rule, cannot put the ball back into play without the pitcher HAVING THE BALL and assuming his position on the mound.
As an umpire you cannot give the "Play" signal until the pitcher has legally positioned himself. If the ball is not in the pitcher's possesion then the "play" sign cannot be given and the ball remains dead.
THEREFORE, it is impossible to have a hidden ball trick after a dead ball.
And I don't care what any "Big Dog" veteran umpires may say.
It cannot happen.
Tee
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