I think, no, I know I blew a call tonight

[mississippiump]

Her'e my funny, embarassing HBP story. HS varsity game, winner goes to playoffs, loser goes home. I'm PU, tight ballgame. Right handed batter, pitch is 6 inches inside and about hand high. Pitch strikes the kid right on the left elbow, he never moved!!!! He takes off to 1B and I'm selling my call! I call "BALL, BATTER MADE NO ATTEMPT TO MOVE, BACK IN THE BOX".

Everything sounded ok, I was proud of myself, batter is heading back to the box, no coaches are coming out!!! I did good. Then the reality hit me when the catcher said, "hey blue, I thought the count was 3-1??? Wouldn't that be ball 4????!!!!!" What could I do? I mean everyone in the town knew that the batter didn't move because I just told them!!! So after looking at my indicator, I awarded a walk! I put my mask on, laughed at myself and just went on about my business.

Jerry