When did they change the balk rule?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Ump153

Most likely KF is a youth ball umpire with a good library.

Possibly. But I find that the ejection rate is higher at the lower levels (as the coaches haven't learned how to talk to the umpires.)

I think the numbers can only be compared within a relatively small geographic area and at the same level -- and then if you have a number that is "extreme" on either end of the spectrum , you need to consider whether that means some changes are needed.