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As a former pitcher myself, I always *hated* it when an umpire would reduce my number of warm-up pitches allowed by ASA (no more than 3). It only presents the appearance that the umpire wants to get the game over with as fast as possible so he can get home and soak in the tub.
As such, I always allow pitchers up to 3 warm-up pitches before each and every inning, so long as they don't take their sweet time getting to the mound. In rec games, I allow both pitchers to throw about 5-7 warm-up pitches in the first inning, but only 3 in each subsequent inning.
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Dave
I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!
Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!
I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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