Most annoying thing heard

Rich,

Thanks for the clarification.

[Blue37]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

Be careful. While you cannot overrun first (no try for 2B) on a walk in FED, you can in OBR and NCAA.

Rich,

Are you saying that, in Fed, if the catcher does not like the ball four call and is discussing it with the PU, the batter/runner cannot try for 2nd?

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by Blue37

Rich,

Are you saying that, in Fed, if the catcher does not like the ball four call and is discussing it with the PU, the batter/runner cannot try for 2nd?

No. I was commenting on the "overrun" like on a ground ball, with the runner making no attempt to go to 2B. In FED if the runner overruns on a BB he is in jeopardy of being put out. In OBR and NCAA he is not.

[Gaff]

Originally Posted by Blue37

Rich,

Are you saying that, in Fed, if the catcher does not like the ball four call and is discussing it with the PU, the batter/runner cannot try for 2nd?

An intentional base on balls is a dead ball in FED. The walk is requested by the coach, time is called and the batter is sent to 1st. When ball four is pitched the ball remains live.

[umpduck11]

The most annoying thing to hear ? A former member of our association, who's
plate meeting consisted of " Now coaches, this is how I do things...", followed
closely by "You won't do this, you can't do that...." blah, blah blah.

[blue31sf]

How can you make that call?!?

[socalblue1]

I just turn the hearing aids off. Smooth quiet games always

[TxUmp]

I don't allow anyone on the field to use the phrase "Call it both ways, Blue!"

That phrase strongly implies that I am favoring the other team, and fundamentally, it questions my integrity. When I hear anyone on the bench say that, I give the coach a warning, and let him know that a bench restriction and/or ejections will follow if I hear it again.

[blue31sf]

How can you make that call?