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Originally posted by SAump
This happened to me in a game. A pitcher throws a slow-curve and plunks the batter in the helmet. The batter could have easily backed away for a ball (HIGH) but he was determined not to show any fear. The batter turned his head and (in fear) ducked into it. He had thought about the pitch, leaned his head forward and allowed it to plunk him. I believe his courageous act was intentional.
I call it a ball and ask the batter to stay there. The 3B coach goes ballistic. I consult with my only other friend out there and he rules that the batter may not have had time to properly react to the situation. He comes up with the cheap "frozen headlights" analogy and overrules my initial decision. That doesn't make me feel any better, but I awarded first base to the batter who later scores.
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You let partner OVERRULE you? How does he have that authority? If he convinced you to change YOUR call, fine. But it doesn't sound like he did... sounds like he simply overrode your call. This is wrong on so many levels, that I suspect you may have been hit with a rising fastball before allowing this to happen!
