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Originally posted by chiefblue86
Now, FREIX. You are (half) correct in your statement about the Offensive Coach having a choice when it comes to delivering a "doctored" ball.
The reason I say "half" is this:
First (half), the other situation that allows the Offensive Coach to "decline the penalty" (as it were) or accept the play as it stands is when a ball is put into play even though there was a CATCHER'S INTERFERENCE (bat smacking the glove on the swing).
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If you read my original post a little more closely you will find I stated
due to a pitcher's infraction. The point I was attempting to show covered the only instance
due to a pitcher where the coach has an option.
Many new umpires confuse the concept of penalize vs. ignore and understand it, in errror, as a coach's option. Again, the only time a coach gets an option due to pitcher is when a doctored ball is delivered to the batter and further play ensues. That is much easier to remember since seldom is a pitcher caught or even accused of delivering a doctored ball.
Just my opinion,
Freix