Need Help Quick, Carl where are you?

[tdun44]

I agree with the call made on the field. Here is why; The pitcher was on the mound and ready to play. I do not believe it is the umpires responsibility to make sure the pitcher has the ball. It is the coaches responsibility to know the rules and to teach his players the rules.
The pitcher was on the mound when the pu put the ball in play. The defense executed the "hidden ball trick" after the ball was in play,therefore since the pitcher was on the mound without the ball it is a balk, game over.
Did I miss anything?
Thankyou for reading.
Ty Dunaway