Ball Four

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by waltjp

I call "Ball" only. If the batter looks at me with that confused look I'll tell him that's 4.

The last time I had a batter who stayed at the plate after I called the fourth "Ball", the catcher told him..."Hey, pal, we're only giving four to a batter today...get your a$$ to first, slug."

I loved it. And I've stolen it. If I get another batter who can't count to four I'll use it, minus the "get your a$$ to first, slug."

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by GarthB

Do you mean you don't yell "BALL FOUR. TAKE YOUR BASE!" and then point to first? How's a batter to know he's just been "walked"?

You are joking, aren't you Garth?

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

You are joking, aren't you Garth?

Do I need to add more smilies?

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by GarthB

Do I need to add more smilies?

Sorry, the smiles were not appearing on any posts.