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Originally posted by Little Jimmy
Doing plate last night. ASA rules. Coach visits pitcher for the second time and after talking to her awhile she changes pitchers (no injury by the way). I record this as a charged conference because the coach did not indicate a change until after she spoke to the pitcher (ASA 5-7-C-1). I turn to local UIC standing behind the cage and say "2nd charged conference in this situation, right?" He says no. Anytime pitcher is removed no conference is charged. I don't think this is right but I keep it to myself (he is the UIC after all). Game continues. Coach goes on to talk to and remove various pitchers 3 other times, each time with me not charging it (as per UIC).
Am I missing something? Fed 3-7-1 mentions no charged conference when pitcher is removed. But ASA seems to be clear about the coach informing the umpire before talking to any player. Is there a difference between the two organizations? Was my UIC right?
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You are correct, ASA is quite explicit on this point. Your UIC is mistaken. Tell him to read POE #11. He may notice that this portion is shaded, which indicates it is a change this year.
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