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Originally Posted by wadeintothem
This is a new one for me..
I gotta admit, I've never heard umpires claim giving the count or outs is coaching.
Now today, with 2 outs, I heard a coach say "get the lead runner". I didnt say anything, give the outs, or do anything outside my routine.
Now if I had said "look moron, there are 2 outs", that would have been coaching.
Simply giving outs or count is not coaching.
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After a new pitcher has finished her warm ups, I've seen umpires go to the circle and announce the game situation. It can go something like this: Pitcher, you have the bases loaded with 2 outs.
IMO that's coaching. If her coach feels it's important for F1 to know the game situation, let the coach explain it to her. If there's a count on the batter, I will give the count before putting the ball in play. If asked by a player or coach I will give the number of outs in this situation.