OBR Rule 8.06 - Visits to the Pitcher Between Innings

[johnnyg08]

okay, so I'll restate my post...I think the rule sets state pretty clearly what is and is not a trip.

[ManInBlue]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

okay, so I'll restate my post...I think the rule sets state pretty clearly what is and is not a trip.

Well???

The man's asking for help. Can you elaborate on these rules for him? What rule says whether or not the discussion at the mound during warm ups should be charged?

[DG]

See BRD item 145. In FED a case play covers this, 3.4.1H. In OBR a 1985 interpretation agrees with FED, as long as the meeting between coach and pitcher between innings does not delay the game. And per this interp a warning should be assessed once per game before charging a conference for delay.

[johnnyg08]

if it looks like it's turning into a problem by delaying the game, i would tell the coach that if he's delaying the game, I'm going to have to charge him a trip...that will probably clear it up...if not, coach is prepared to be charged a trip...don't go looking for trouble here