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For adult baseball (where the player-manager situation is likely), I use my judgment to monitor only those visits I feel may include managerial duties. In such cases, I advise whether the visit is considered a trip.
I'd never enforce the trip rule requiring a pitcher to leave if complained about afterward by the opponent. I'd let them protest the game if they didn't like my decision. I wouldn't expect our adult league to accept the NAPBL's limitation. IMO, it's not written for that type amateur league where the situation frequently arises. If the protest was upheld, that's the league's choice. As for me, I'll apply CSFP on the field for this situation.
This has already been discussed with the league commissioner who also uses CSFP. We've not specifically addressed it in league rules as doing so would likely highlight the issue to teams, thus causing more headaches than it's worth. There has not been a single issue in our league regarding this in the past 11 years.
Just my opinion,
Freix
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