Ump Intentially Hit By Pitch?

[GoodScout]

I didn't include this info initially because I wanted everyone to judge based on what they saw, but reportedly there had been a lot of arguing about balls and strikes, with 9 SO's to that point, many on called third strikes.

The school is conducting its own investigation (so far, the coaches say it wasn't planned), but rest assured when that investigation is done the Georgia High School Association will step in and have something to say.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by GoodScout

I didn't include this info initially because I wanted everyone to judge based on what they saw, but reportedly there had been a lot of arguing about balls and strikes, with 9 SO's to that point, many on called third strikes.

The school is conducting its own investigation (so far, the coaches say it wasn't planned), but rest assured when that investigation is done the Georgia High School Association will step in and have something to say.

The article said that the school apologized to the Georgia HS association. How about an apology to the umpires, who would've never had this happen had they stepped up and ejected F1 when he threw his helmet after getting rung up the previous inning.

[RPatrino]

I'm not sure exactly what preceeded this obviously intentional act, but from reading the rest of the posts I could say with certainty that there were probably incidents of unsportsmanlike conduct that went unaddressed during the game. I have learned from hard experience that if a crew ignores conduct that is inappropriate during the game that there will be severe consequences eventually.

This umpire is just lucky that the F1 threw an off-speed pitch. Lesson learned for all of us, don't ever let things get that far out of hand.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by RPatrino

I have learned from hard experience that if a crew ignores conduct that is inappropriate during the game that there will be severe consequences eventually.

Agree completely. Also from hard experience, the same concept is also true in basketball and football.

[RLG]

I had this happen to me one time. I rang the pitcher up on strike three to end an inning and the second pitch the next inning the catcher dropped his glove just as he was about to catch the pitch. It hit me directly in the mask. I immediately ejected the catcher and pitcher. The team was very undisiplined and the coach had no control.

[jkumpire]

If I am PU, the game is a forfeit.

I have this happen to me once, and if it ever happens again, somebody had better have very competent legal counsel.

If you read this thread, you will actually find two people trying to justify the actions of these two punks: http://www.nfhs.org/cgi-bin/ultimate...;f=10;t=001448

Disgusting.

[umpjayfire]

got the school for a grand....i thought the online poll results in the article were interesting
http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sp...wild_0605.html

[MichaelVA2000]

Originally Posted by umpjayfire

got the school for a grand....i thought the online poll results in the article were interesting
http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sp...wild_0605.html

"severe warning status" Is that like double secret probation?

[BayStateRef]

Originally Posted by MichaelVA2000

"severe warning status" Is that like double secret probation?

"Severe warning status" means that any sportsmanship violations by a coach or player in 2009 will result in more severe penalties, including possible forfeits and being banned from the state playoffs.

[LakeErieUmp]

The next time I get one off the shoulder I'm going to toss the batter 'cause I think he fouled it off me intentionally!

OK, enough silliness. The thing that struck me was the BU's expression and steps toward home. It looked like HE was convinced it was intentional.

[TussAgee11]

3rd base coach thought so too.

Good point about addressing unsportsmanlike actions early in the game. If you don't take care of business early, things can get out of control.

None of us were there to see what happened early, but my guess would be something that at the very minimum should have been addressed with some strong words to HC.

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by LakeErieUmp

The thing that struck me was the BU's expression and steps toward home. It looked like HE was convinced it was intentional.

I was going to comment on this earlier. Also check the actions of the third base coach. It appears that he said something to U3 just before time was signaled. I would love to know the rationale for not tossing anyone.