Ump Intentially Hit By Pitch?

[Rufus]

Don't know if this is "justice" or not, but it's nice to know that actions still have consequences.

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sp...hens_0606.html

College no longer wants Stephens Co. catcher
Gordon coach says umpire incident changed his mind on prospect

By TODD HOLCOMB
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 06/05/08

Matt Hill, the Stephens County High School catcher who allowed a pitch to strike an umpire last week, won't be playing baseball at Gordon College as a result of the incident.

Gordon College baseball coach Travis McClanahan said Thursday he spoke with Hill on Wednesday and withdrew an invitation for Hill to be a preferred walk-on with the team next season. Gordon College is located in Barnesville.

In the fourth inning of Sat*rday's game against Cartersville in the Class AAA championship series, Hill failed to catch a pitch from Cody Martin that struck the home plate umpire in the face mask. Stephens County was trailing 8-1 in a game it lost 13-1.

"We just felt with the results of the game and what he was involved in, we just didn't support that kind of behavior for returning or incoming players," McClanahan said.

According to Stephens County coach Mark Gosnell, Hill and Martin denied malicious intent and said the missed ball was the result of a mix-up in signals.

The Georgia High School Association fined Stephens county $1,000 and placed the baseball program on severe warning status Wednesday.

Hill has graduated and cannot be punished by the GHSA or Stephens County. Martin, a rising senior, was not disciplined.