Catcher Intentionally Missing Ball?
 

I was working a summer men's league game (local college players) last night. In the bottom half of the third inning the batter asked for time and I did not grant it because the pitcher had begun his motion. The batter struck out swinging.

In the top half of the next inning the catcher set up well off the plate. The pitcher threw a high fast right over my head and the catcher did not move. He had caught and blocked everything thus far. The ball whistled by my helmet. The catcher claimed he was crossed up but the bench was laughing asking him if he called for it.

What can you do in this situation?

Toss the pitcher, toss the catcher and NEVER accept another game for that org.

Toss the coach, the third baseman, the first baseman, the bat boy, the center fielder and when you get them down to 8 players, call the forfeit...:D

You forgot the manager.

Happened twice in my career, both in Am. Legion ball. 2 years apart.

"Coach, change your catcher" You just know when it happens and without hesitation, you NEED to take care of business.

Of course the one real idiot that is wearing the sun visor screen on his mask states, " Sorry Blue the sun got in my eyes."

"Coach, change your catcher!"

Toss the girlfriends and parents.

Toss the watercooler at the catcher...

Toss a salad...

Toss your cookies...

toss a caber?

I did it at a clan meeting once. Scottish, not Ku Klux.:cool:

If it had been Ku Klux it would have been spelled Klan. Remember they're a bunch of rednecks who never did much learnin' let alone spellin'.

I think the quote from one of the Hirschbecks (can't remember which) is most appropriate here:

"Squash 'em like f$%@ing bugs."

w sohl,
You may be remiss at your comment about the Klan being non-educated. At the turn of the century during the hey day of the KKK, they were very educated and included many members of government as well as academia. These members are not to be confused with the current neo nazis that claim Klan association.

Stupidity was not their common bond-evil was.

Toss a midget

this happened in a HS game (i think state playoffs) last year and made news on ESPN for a few days. The catcher actually dropped to his knees like he was blocking a 59' curveball and the fastball i believe hit the ump right in the face (or maybe sailed over his head).

Andthe pitcher lost his college scholarship. The college coach indicated that his team didn't need a person of such little moral character.

Obviously they wern't educated enough. Someone who promotes this kind of hate can't be to intelligent no matter what their book smarts claim. Ohhh, it was just meant to be a joke, humor.

The catcher lost his walk on invitation as well. It happened here in GA. The umpire was even looking into a lawsuit. I don't know what happened to that. I hope he won lots of money to show this will not be tolerated. I know the school was fined for it.

I don't think the ump pursued the issue.

My Sundays are free now because this happened to me last season with adult players. I ejected the catcher, pitcher, and manager and within minutes, the game was forfeited. When the league didn't properly handle the aftermath, I decided I'd never work another game for that league as long as the current leadership is part of it.

Now I have a 20-game plan to the Brewers, play golf, and hang with my family. I haven't umpired on Sunday all season. The league doesn't miss me. Win, win.

Rich, good for you! I went home looked for my first open weekend and blocked it. I had the bases last night at the same field. Spoke with the plate umpire who told me guys are already giving their games back due to more BS. Last year an email went out to all umpires and managers. The email outlined the ejection procedure, player conduct, etc. Very few problems. This year an email was not sent out.

Thanks for Tony Gwynn. I hope you are enjoying Gerut.:)

hahahahaha!