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You, as the plate umpire should control the game whether it is the first or last inning, batter or pitch of the game. Although I don't know all the details that led up to this call, but something like this is totally preventable.
On the surface, it seems as though the official did not do his job and as a result, had to make an unnecessary call. If the batter was not ready I would be calling time and make sure there was no pitch.
Technically a balk can be called but, professionally as an official it may have not been necessary.
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