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Originally Posted by HugoTafurst
Which organizations instruct umpires to walk out to F1 after a pitching change, show the number of outs to the pitcher by holding up (a closed fist, 1 or 2 fingers) and then point to any bases that may be occupied?
Is that an advanced mechanic?
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I hate it. Absolutely hate it. But several umpires in my parts with far more experience than I do it.
Had a game this past season with a very very good seasoned vet who does this - he was plate, HS varsity game. Early in the game, 2nd inning or so, we had an extended delay due to a baserunner injury. After the delay he let her throw a couple, and then sauntered out to the mound. Coach starts yelling from the dugout - "Stop talking to my pitcher." and "Leave her alone, let's play." But he doesn't come out.
Later in the game (6th inning if memory serves), he pulls his pitcher with bases loaded and 1 out, up by 1 or 2. Pitcher gets her warmups, and partner heads back out to the mound. Coach comes completely unglued, comes out to yell at my partner - FAR beyond what just about anyone else would take and not eject. A solid minute an a half of this coach in my partner's face, then finally heads back and grumbles loudly to the 3rd base coach.
Yeah ... if I was ever waffling about heading out there and doing as the Romans do, I am not now.