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Originally posted by wadeintothem
Yes - chatter is a touchy subject. I've been appealed to many times on the "hey batta batta swing" thing in particular.. I dont call that, nor do I consider it unsportsmanlike
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If it's coming from an opposing player or coach, you should as it is obviously directed specifically at the batter.
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I'm going to disagree with Dakota on this one - as I doubt I would have ejected the catcher. At most a warning to the coach.. AT MOST (if anything at all).
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Not overly fond of ejecting a player either, but obstruction is not the call here. It is unsportsmanlike conduct and the penalty for that is an ejection. I wouldn't do so without having warned the coach first.
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I'm picturing the situation.. pitcher getting ready to toss the ball.. catcher talking .. batter says "Huh?" and turns her head and gets beaned.
I consider that a "hope you learned your lesson" category. When someone is tossing a missle at you.. pay attention.
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Tell them that when they are loading the player into the ambulance. If the father is there, you better be fast on your feet and have the car running.
I agree that players should be responsible for paying attention to the game at hand. I do not agree with coddling the players in the "it isn't fair" blanket with which many parents like to cover their kids.
However, there is no reason, NONE, for a player of one team to address their opponent in anything short of a congenial manner.