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Had a coach that was a good friend of mine show up short of players; both catchers had HS games and had to miss this Babe Ruth game. So, he put his son in to catch. He did pretty well, except when the batter swung. He would turn his head and take a stab at the ball, but would miss on most occassions. I suffered through and we both finished the game intact; however, I told his dad after the game (jokingly) that if I ever saw his son even touch the catcher's gear that I would eject them both just on pure principle!
Sometimes, you gotta do what you gotta do. This umpire completely mis-managed this issue. However, mis-managed or not, the coach's behaviour is totally unacceptable, especially the post-game conduct, and should be reported. S |
Hmmm,
I have never, EVER, considered ejecting a player or forcing a position move because of ability.
Never will. It is part of game. Regards, |
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Sheesh... It's no fun if you have to explain it.... :-) |
Agreed Tim. I had a varsity pitcher throwing to a freshman catcher (first time catching due to lack of bodies, kids were taking tests or something) who let almost everything get by, mostly hitting the backstop, some hitting me. As soon as the varsity catcher arrived the coach took the freshman out, with apologies to me.
The coach was satisfied letting all those balls go past the catcher? |
Hmm,
Striker, my bad I WAS NOT referring to your post. Just the general atmosphere of the thread.
Again, sorry. Regards, |
If I'm in Jim's position. All those times he was getting hit, I would have just jumped with the catcher. This way, ball goes to the screen everytime. And automatic ball.
Most pitchers will realize why these are balls, and most coaches as well. If they come out between innings to mention anything tell them "Catcher is taking away strikes". If he don't take him out, well, its gonna be a long day, but one where my forearms, hands, etc., and integrity, are in tact. |
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The assignor avoided as best she could giving this umpire anything above freshman ball. He quit umpiring within two years. |
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Personally, I do *not* like requiring the coach to change catchers.
Nor the threat to use the catcher's strap as a handle. But I *do* like bailing with each passed ball, and calling it a ball. Appropriate "penalty". And umping from behind F1 is a good idea as well. Shmuel |
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If it's required, you make the time, not excuses. |
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