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Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)
I had one where the batter hit a screaming line drive right back at the pitcher's head - 2 outs & runners on 1st & 3rd. In self-defense, the pitcher managed to get his glove up and glove the ball cleanly. He held it for a fraction of a second and then opened his glove and let the ball fall to the mound and started walking towards his dugout. I ruled it a catch. Should I have, or should I have ruled it no catch?
JM
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Your answer is in your own description. You wrote, "He held it . . . then opened his glove and let the ball fall to the mound." That sounds like the pitcher was in complete control of his actions and "let the ball fall," sounds like intentional release. That's a catch!
I has seen pitchers do this several times. It looks very cool!