[SAump]

This whole discussion reminds me of the need for Good Semaritan laws.

Hey, young MEN toss their bats and their helmets after striking out. It is NO big secret. I wouldn't expect them to be happy with the results either. I don't particularly like to watch their behavior approaching the dugout. It is no different at the end of the ballgame.

The umpire could discuss those actions with the player involved or address the coach to have a word or more with the young man. But my preference is ask the coach to address his TEAM problem. I would leave it at that. Warnings are not high on my list of things to do. Tossing the kid, possibly getting into an argument with the coach or having to write a report are not part of my postgame activities either.