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...

[SanDiegoSteve]

Toss your cookies...

[DonInKansas]

toss a caber?

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by DonInKansas

toss a caber?

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

[w_sohl]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

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

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'.

[Welpe]

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

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

[Klokard]

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.

[jwwashburn]

Originally Posted by Klokard

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.