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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
You don't remove it for hearsay. You remove it for a reason.
Inspect the bat and determine what isn't right and then clearly state, "In my judgment, this bat does not meet the specification of Rule 3.1".
Be sure you have a valid issue/cause. Don't do it out of spite as that will kill ANY credibility an umpire has with the player or league. If the league director has a problem with your action, hand him/her your indicator and wish 'em "good luck". Don't worry, indicators are not that expensive and you can never have too many.  |
That's exactly why I haven't removed the bat. If I can't point to something specific on the bat and say, "that's bad," then all I have are suspicions.
I think I have 3 or 4 indicators, including one that could order its own drinks if it were human.