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Another reason to not make the call is the exception:
"Intentionally violating the rule in order to walk the batter without pitching shall not result in a ball being awarded to the batter."
...as in tie game, 7th inning, division leading home run hitter at the plate.
I always try to announce the count when the next pitch might be decisive, even if/when the batter takes the pitch. So almost anytime the batter has either or both of 3 balls or 2 strikes.
Ted
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