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Originally Posted by Don Mueller
FED
10-2-4
Art. 4... Any umpire’s decision which involves judgment, such as whether a hit is fair or foul, whether a pitch is a strike or a ball, or whether a runner is safe or out, is final. But if there is reasonable doubt about some decision being in conflict with the rules, the coach or captain may ask that the correct ruling be made. The umpire making the decision may ask another umpire for information before making a final decision.
Fed does not allow questioning of judgement calls, sportsmanlike or otherwise.
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2006 BRD Item #42
BATTER: BALLS & STRIKES ARGUED
FED: Any umpire's decision involving judgment, such as the call of a ball or strike is final. (10-4-1; 4.5.1)
Note 45:
The difference between FED and the other books is this:
Umpires at other levels have specific language that prohibits game participants from arguing balls and strikes. FED quietly sanctions such objections - as long as they are sportsmanlike. Question: "A player of coach who questions a ball or strike shall be ejected, True or False?" Answer: "False (3-3-1 PEN)" (Question and answer are from the 1993 FED Baseball Rules Exam. Part II, #60) If the player or coach questions in an unsportsmanlike manner, warning/ejection is the ticket. (3-3-1g)
I know this because I got the question wrong and argued until I was blue in the face. It is hard to accept but the FED
will not stand behind you if push comes to shove! If a coach's job is on the line, they will side with the coach providing he addressed you in a sportsmanlike manner. Trust me, I have been in the position for first hand knowledge on this matter.
The rules haven't changed so if any of you have a question, I suggest that you contact Carl Childress as he authored the BRD or B. Elliot Hopkins (rules interpreter for the FED)!
Regards!