Balk or Not

[umpjong]

Originally Posted by Ump Rube

I would DDT that too, but after 1 warning then I would start ball/balking it. I can't see ejecting players over it. I think walking a batter and giving him a free ride on the next 3 pitches will get the point across better then hucking people.

Its not a balkable offense though.

If the offense bring it to my attention, I tell him not to do it again. If he does it again I tell his head coach were the problem is and that if he does it again a new player will be necessary. Only penalty here is to eject.

[kcg NC2Ablu]

I agree but the problem with this is game management. preventative offciating would nip this problem in the bud. I do see how if its a continuing problem then the player is basically tellin you to screw off and I would enforce the penalty