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I always started the clock when the pitcher was on the rubber with the ball, the catcher was in position, and the batter was in the box ready to bat. To start it earlier is taking time away from the teams. I stopped the clock on a few occassions when there was an injury on the field that prevented the game from proceeding, and if there was a discussion on a rule interpretation. Also, if I felt a team was trying delaying tactics which didn't warrant a forfeit, I'd tell the teams that I was stopping the clock so neither team could gain an advantage.
I announced the starting time to both scorekeepers, and I kept the time. I would announce the time, and then, "By my watch".
Bob
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