Giving info to relief pitcher

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by umpjim

Have you seen any MLB, MILB, NCAA umpires do this. It's a smitty thing and sometimes an insert yourself into the ball game thing by some guys. But you were probably emulating them and didn't know any better. Don't. I have heard of rec league UICs requiring their umps to "brief" the pitcher. They don't require other subs or PHs to be briefed Also the pitcher belongs to the PU. You belong on the grass line counting pitches in case the PU asks you.

Rec league - just verify the number of outs. (count if mid batter) He can see the runners. Coaches there aren't always as thorough as a seasoned coach.