So who saw the rules screw-up in Wednesday's (4-15-09) Padres @ Mets game?

[rpumpire]

I saw it, too, and couldn't believe my eyes when they allowed it! Here's a clip:

YouTube - Two visits to pitcher in same at-bat

[UMP25]

Someone tell those announcers to just SHUT UP. Their ignorance isn't helping things, either!

[rpumpire]

Rick Sutcliffe was the only announcer of the three who had an idea of the rule. Joe Morgan, as usual, had no clue.

What I don't get is that the umpires seemed to be aware that it was his second trip, but they allowed it anyway. Crew Chief Gary Darling and U2 Bill Hohn initially tried to stop the mgr. from coming out, but it appears PU Paul Emmel convinced Darling it was OK.

[UMP25]

SOMEbody's gonna get scolded.

[Durham]

Did they claim the pitcher was injuryed? If so, then a trip would be allowed.

[Steven Tyler]

He may have been confused since all players and coaches were wearing #42. Hard to tell everyone apart.

[SanDiegoSteve]

What if Black asked for Time and was granted time prior to Castillo being announced? Would that be considered a trip during his at bat? If Black asked for time as the previous batter was dropping his bat to head to first, the next hitter had not yet been announced. His at bat doesn't start until he is announced. This is why managers wait until the next hitter is announced before changing pitchers, giving the last move to the offense and making them burn a player. I didn't see the game, so I'm just wondering if this may have been why the second conference was allowed by Darling.

[UMP25]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

What if Black asked for Time and was granted time prior to Castillo being announced? Would that be considered a trip during his at bat? If Black asked for time as the previous batter was dropping his bat to head to first, the next hitter had not yet been announced. His at bat doesn't start until he is announced. This is why managers wait until the next hitter is announced before changing pitchers, giving the last move to the offense and making them burn a player. I didn't see the game, so I'm just wondering if this may have been why the second conference was allowed by Darling.

For purposes of this rule, Castillo's at-bat began the instant Schneider's ended with the walk. Therefore, Black's second trip came during the same at-bat, which isn't permitted, of course.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

What if Black asked for Time and was granted time prior to Castillo being announced?

Was Castillo a pinch hitter? That could change things.

[UMP25]

Originally Posted by Durham

Did they claim the pitcher was injuryed? If so, then a trip would be allowed.

No. No such injury was claimed.