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In just 3 responses, (and how they varied). there appears to be a need for this to be address (and published) by the National Staff at the very least in the umpire manual. As a group, there seems to be a lack of consistency here.
and I am not really referring to 'stalling techniques', as when one introduces a clock to a game that was designed to be untimed, then inevitable will happen. We don't criticize the QB for minimizing offensive plays late in game by milking the play clock (for example). That being said, why should I (as the plate umpire) be concerned with a batter (or pitcher) maximizing time in-between pitches (as long as there is no violation)?
But when does an 'injury' become long enough to stop the clock? or
What about calling the UIC to the field for a protest? (some may only take a moment, others longer.
there just seems to be a need for a guideline (much like we have in the 'lightning/weather guidelines).
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