Had same situation last week. My player reached over and slapped the ball. By the book - T without warning.
No objections from crew or bench.
It is a "crappy way" to get a T but .... its in the rule book. I've felt it was always "misplaced" by calling it a delay of game.
Seems its a rule looking for a home.
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