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This is one of the more poorly worded rules in OBR. The rule should be ammended to read:
"The pitcher shall take his signs from the rubber."
The catcher has nothing to do with the intent of the rule. I've heard from ill-informed coaches on numerous occasions that the opposing team's pitcher is taking signs from the stands or dugout, wanting an infraction.
I just tell them it's not who gives the pitcher his signs, it's where he has to take the signs that matters.
Tim.
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