Ball Four

[BigTex]

Originally Posted by LLPA13UmpDan

I know a guy that will do that when a batters been hit by pitch "Time, I got a dead ball (points to first) batter take your base"

I am sure you have a "friend" who does that.

[waltjp]

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

[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."

[bossman72]

Originally Posted by GarthB

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."

I'll say just "Ball" loud and clear and if the batter doesn't move, i'll go "that's 4" to the batter in a conversational voice.

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by GarthB

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."

I have told the batter that he'll need another quarter if he wants more pitches.