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Old Sun Jan 17, 2010, 08:14pm
IRISHMAFIA IRISHMAFIA is offline
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Originally Posted by Stevetheump View Post
Until the pitcher has possession of the ball, he has 10 seconds to deliver a pitch. I don't think I'd call a "ball" in this situation because it would only inflame the pitcher even more - and that could very well result in an ejection. I might say something (quietly) to the catcher, but, no more than that.
Sometimes, the best call is no call at all.
The rule does not state the pitcher must have possession.
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