No Brainer?

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

A good principle but not an absolute.

How far do you take this?

If the pitcher punches a runner in the face after covering home on a passed ball and the home plate ump does not eject?

I would risk the wrath of my partner on this one. It is a very dangerous situation for a kid to be throwing bats and helmets around. I have seen two injuries that required ambulances because of this kind of behavior. No way am I going to see that and let it go. Can anyone think of any reason other than laziness or ignorance that would cause the PU NOT to eject?

Joe

Let's try to keep this based in reality. Trust me, if someone throws a punch in front of me I'll have him tossed before you could flinch.

And I'm not making an arguement that a player who throws his equipment should not be tossed. But unless you're standing there with me you have no idea of what just happened or what was said. I may have already dumped him for saying something to me and his throwing of the helmet could be in reaction to that. Are you now going to come and throw him out a second time?

If you have a question about what just transpired come and talk to me. If you feel I missed something tell me and we'll straighten it out.