A-Rod

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by CO ump

Rules citation please.

I think what is considered a sufficient payback is determined by the offended party.

Let's not get ridiculous here, CO ump! You want a rules quote? Here, read it.....

OBR 8.02(d) Intentionally Pitch at the Batter.

If, in the umpire’s judgment, such a violation occurs, the umpire may elect either to:

1. Expel the pitcher, or the manager and the pitcher, from the game, or
2. may warn the pitcher and the manager of both teams that another such pitch will result in the immediate expulsion of that pitcher (or a replacement) and the manager.
If, in the umpire’s judgment, circumstances warrant, both teams may be officially “warned” prior to the game or at any time during the game.
(League Presidents may take additional action under authority provided in Rule 9.05.)

Rule 8.02(d) Comment: To pitch at a batter’s head is unsportsmanlike and highly dangerous. It should be—and is—condemned by everybody. Umpires should act without hesitation in enforcement of this rule.

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And that is what and how you enforce it in amateur baseball - to the letter!

But in professional ball, there is retaliation. There are no guidelines as to "how many times you can get satisfaction and when it is enough". You get it when you are done and and if you go too far, you'd better expect it to come back at you, ten fold!

That's your "rule", hope that you learned from it!