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Originally posted by SC Ump
I have never done the following and probably will not, but my uncle has 30+ years umpiring experience and this is what he says he does...
"Coach, I'm not sure who said it, but I know it came from your dugout. The next time I hear anything like it, if I'm not sure who said it, I'm going to eject the player closest to me. You might want to make sure the proper player is on this end of the bench."
Fair? I don't think so. But he says it always works because the coach will reprimand the proper player or fan.
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I have to admit, I have done a similar thing.
But I tend to pick out the big hitter or maybe a key player. Usually that player will give up whoever it is with the mouth.
Not always fair but it does send a message that the coach better get his dugout under control.