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Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve
I have to disagree. The FED obstruction rule has very specific instances in which it can be applied. He is not changing the pattern of play as in 5-1-3 and 8-3-2, nor is the catcher hindering the batter as in 5-1-2b, 8-1-1e, 8-3-1c, and 8-3-2.
If I were a coach, you would have an argument on your hands if you told me my catcher couldn't talk to himself. You would have a tough time selling that the catcher was hindering the batter in any way.
Catchers (good ones) are always trying to get inside the batter's head. It's part of the game.
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Steve, I didn't tell the catcher he couldn't do it, I told him it was distracting to me. The catcher, obviously a smart kid, was talking about economic policy, WWII, etc. I could easily see this leading to fastballs at his head when he plays varsity ball!