Catcher Intentionally Missing Ball?

[njdevs00cup]

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?

[Klokard]

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

[umpjong]

Originally Posted by Klokard

Toss the pitcher, toss the catcher

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...

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by Klokard

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

You forgot the manager.

[jicecone]

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!"

[jwwashburn]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

You forgot the manager.

Toss the girlfriends and parents.

[TussAgee11]

Toss the watercooler at the catcher...

[SanDiegoSteve]

Toss a salad...

[steveshane67]

Originally Posted by njdevs00cup

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?

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).

[w_sohl]

Originally Posted by steveshane67

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.

[GA Umpire]

Originally Posted by w_sohl

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

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.

[w_sohl]

Originally Posted by GA Umpire

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.

[Rich]

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.