Pitcher talked himself out of the game.

[GarthB]

Varsity game. After a pitch, the catcher overthrew the pitcher and F6 fielded the ball and got it to the pitcher. The pitcher takes a couple steps towards home and addresses his catcher:"Just get the f@#$ing ball to me, got it?"

The volume was low, the catcher, batter and I heard it, and as I was contemplating getting involved, I hear, "This is f@#$ing bullsh!t."

I called time and headed for the mound. The pitcher's coach met me there.
"Son, that's enough of that. Any more language that I find that disagreeable will put you at the risk of an ejection. Got it?"

The next half inning, this kid is the second batter. As he settles in the batter's box he turns to the opposing catcher and says, "Your coach is a douche bag."

"TIME!. Coach I need a new batter...it's time for this one to leave."

[justanotherblue]

Nobody ever said pitchers were smart...

[David B]

Originally Posted by GarthB

Varsity game. After a pitch, the catcher overthrew the pitcher and F6 fielded the ball and got it to the pitcher. The pitcher takes a couple steps towards home and addresses his catcher:"Just get the f@#$ing ball to me, got it?"

The volume was low, the catcher, batter and I heard it, and as I was contemplating getting involved, I hear, "This is f@#$ing bullsh!t."

I called time and headed for the mound. The pitcher's coach met me there.
"Son, that's enough of that. Any more language that I find that disagreeable will put you at the risk of an ejection. Got it?"

The next half inning, this kid is the second batter. As he settles in the batter's box he turns to the opposing catcher and says, "Your coach is a douche bag."

"TIME!. Coach I need a new batter...it's time for this one to leave."

Now that was funny! Thanks for the laugh - what in the world was the stupid kid thinking?????

Thanks
David

[canadaump6]

I never have any problem with a player swearing so long as it is not disrespectful towards myself, or a potential argument starter with the other team. Bad language doesn't really offend me, but it does bring down the tone of the game so if it becomes too frequent I will say something about it. Never had that problem before, although I have been known to drop an f-bomb here or there when I am playing.

[Jimology]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

I never have any problem with a player swearing...I have been known to drop an f-bomb here or there when I am playing.

FED 3-3-1-g-2 doesn't seem to allow for either.

[PeteBooth]

"TIME!. Coach I need a new batter...it's time for this one to leave."

[/QUOTE]

Garth in addition, if by tossing this kid or I should say the kid tossing himself, there are no more eligable players and in addition to it's time for this one to leave. it's skip it is also time for us to leave as well. have a nice day.

Pete Booth

[bluezebra]

Originally Posted by David B

Now that was funny! Thanks for the laugh - what in the world was the stupid kid thinking?????

Thanks
David

Thinking????

Bob

[bossman72]

Originally Posted by GarthB

Varsity game. After a pitch, the catcher overthrew the pitcher and F6 fielded the ball and got it to the pitcher. The pitcher takes a couple steps towards home and addresses his catcher:"Just get the f@#$ing ball to me, got it?"

If i was catching and a pitcher talked to me like that i would be serving him a nice helping of my fist after the game.

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by bossman72

If i was catching and a pitcher talked to me like that i would be serving him a nice helping of my fist after the game.

Well that's a truly brilliant move.

[RPatrino]

After the game? I once saw two USF players get into it right on the field!! F1 and F3, when the F3 took exception to how many pick off attempts the F1 was making. Of course, they were behind about 25 - 0 at the time.

[bossman72]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

Well that's a truly brilliant move.

So i'm guessing you would stand there and just take it from the pitcher and do nothing about it?

[Dave Hensley]

Originally Posted by GarthB

Varsity game. After a pitch, the catcher overthrew the pitcher and F6 fielded the ball and got it to the pitcher. The pitcher takes a couple steps towards home and addresses his catcher:"Just get the f@#$ing ball to me, got it?"

The volume was low, the catcher, batter and I heard it, and as I was contemplating getting involved, I hear, "This is f@#$ing bullsh!t."

I called time and headed for the mound. The pitcher's coach met me there.
"Son, that's enough of that. Any more language that I find that disagreeable will put you at the risk of an ejection. Got it?"

The next half inning, this kid is the second batter. As he settles in the batter's box he turns to the opposing catcher and says, "Your coach is a douche bag."

"TIME!. Coach I need a new batter...it's time for this one to leave."

On the other hand, truth is a valid defense to a charge of slander. Maybe the coach really was a douche bag.

[SpokaneBlue]

Originally Posted by bossman72

So i'm guessing you would stand there and just take it from the pitcher and do nothing about it?

There are more subtle ways for the catcher to "educate" his pitcher...

[DG]

Reminds me of a scene from Bull Durham.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by SpokaneBlue

There are more subtle ways for the catcher to "educate" his pitcher...

Exactly. Too many pitchers forget that one.