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Difference of opinion
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Originally posted by nvfoa15
Ump20,
I disagree with your belief that verbalizing that the batter is out in this situation is "coaching". IMO this is another form of preventive officiating. Having said that, if the defense continues the play by throwing the ball somewhere, they do so at there own risk. Furthermore, by announcing that the batter out you are confirming your view of the pitch/play.
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I know lots of quality umpires who agree with you. I will sometimes call a batter out in these situations when he delays moving toward first. I also don't walk out to the relief pitcher to tell him how many outs there are and where the runners are located. Other umpires do that. - Jim
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Thu Jun 27, 2002, 10:37am
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