Fri Jul 02, 2004, 12:14pm
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Originally posted by WindyCityBlue
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Originally posted by ozzy6900
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Originally posted by jumpmaster
Sitch: Yankees batting - just as F1 begins to throw, batter calls time and ump grants it. Twice. In a row. When F1 finally pitches, he throws inside and hits BR.
How would you handle this?
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I would simply handle it this way - "TIME" - walk in front of the batter as I always do with my back to the pitcher and my arms up. So what's your point here? (note: I did not see the game)
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I don't believe you turn your back on the guy with the ball. NEVER, EVER TURN YOUR BACK ON THE BALL.
First, it appears that you are pompous - "Hey, look at me, no one can do anything until I say so." Secondly, it's just dangerous.
The mechanic for granting time to a batter or catcher should be what we see in the bigs. Call "Time" with one or both hands - indicate (point) who asked for the break - and look directly at the pitcher. When everyone is set (you can say this quietly), "Here we go." and get the game going again.
Mario, I'm sure you know your pitchers and that they respect you, but a lot of rookies read this. Lesson 1 in umpiring is "Never take your eyes off the ball." The only time I step in front of the plate when "Time" has been called, is to prvent a confrontation on a hit batter or to dust off the plate.
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WC,
I think you misread my post. The pitch hit the batter at which time I am coming out yelling "TIME", hands raised and putting myself between the batter & pitcher to prevent the confrontation. I am not concerned with F1 (with or without the ball) at this time. I'm just trying to keep the batter from doing a stupid thing. Of course, if the batter wants to charge, I'm not stopping him - I may be big and old but I'm not stupid! Anyway, you are correct in not taking your eyes off the ball in other situations.
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