[Scottydog]

I am new to umpiring and have started doing midget league (9-10) games. My first game...batter with 2-1 count turns and says his arm hurts and want to stop. He has recently had minor surgery and has stitches in his arm.

Came out of game...is he out? We thought since it was the first game of the season and they are 9-10, we would just skip him, move on with no penalty. Both coaches were fine with that.

BUT...what is the actual rule?