Was I being a OOO?

jdmara · #1 (**permalink**) Mon May 04, 2009, 02:08pm

Did he "quick pitch" the batter? If he quick pitched the batter, then call it. If not, some may let it slid. HTBT

-Josh

JPaco54 · #2 (**permalink**) Mon May 04, 2009, 02:22pm

Rule 8.01(b) Comment: With no runners on base, the pitcher is not required to come to a complete stop when using the Set Position. If, however, in the umpire’s judgment, a pitcher delivers the ball in a deliberate effort to catch the batter off guard, this delivery shall be deemed a quick pitch, for which the penalty is a ball.

UmpTTS43 · #3 (**permalink**) Mon May 04, 2009, 03:40pm

I believe FED rules requires the stop. The first time I noticed it, I would have sent the catcher out and have him remind the pitcher to stop.