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Originally posted by baldgriff
Even if it is a township rec league I would assume that either ASA or USSSA or whatever sanctioning body they use would want to be made aware of a player that threatens umpires with bats.
Regardless of whether it is a tournament or not. If you threaten an umpire like that it should be reported.
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Yes, ASA could address this, but it would take a fair amount of commitment from the local ASA folks and mucho cooperation from the township. It would then go to a hearing, and the player would still have an appeal.
Unfortunately, it is the umpire assn. that must lead this battle and sometimes becomes a "vindictive umpire thing" to the locals who will retreat stating the it's only a game and they don't want the responsibility of screwing up someone's life. However, the sanctioning body can continue with a penalty hearing. The key here is that the local commissioner MUST forward the results of any suspension to OKC (ASA) which in turn will inform all the adjoining ASA associations.
We have just gone through this recently which is why I have an idea of how the process works. If OKC isn't notified, the adjoining assns. haven't a clue as to any suspensions.