[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

I don't play games either. (1) Hit batter: The actions of the batter will tell you if you need to delay the restart of the game. (2) Hit catcher: Again, the catcher's actions will give you a clue as to whether to call TO to give the player some time to "compose" herself. In either case there is no compelling reason to restart the game immediately. Everybody knows that a player has taken one and that it is entirely appropriate to stop the game if neccessary for the benefit of the player who has just been hit by the ball. It is really no different that anyother injured player.

MTD, Sr.