Extremely Quick Pitcher

[johnnyg08]

I guess I can see where he's (dash riprock) coming from...however, it's kind of like getting a speeding ticket, once they're penalized for it (especially early in the game) they're less likely to do it again versus "having a little talk" with F1. Once you call it on him then you can tell him what he maybe doesn't know that he's doing that's illegal. It's a pretty simple..."let the batter get set before you pitch"

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

At lower levels, I will call time to prevent it. It is usually innocent, but dangerous nonetheless. The last thing I ever want is to have a 16 year-old look up just in time to see a fastball about to hit him in the face, with no time to react.

I agree that this can be a game management issue, and I too have dealt with it that way. I thought that the question concerned enforcement of a ruling of "quick pitch."

I did not mean to suggest that the only way to deal with the situation was to wait for the pitch.

[rampro]

In a recent game the opposing pitcher was taking the throw back from the catcher with his pivot foot on the pitcher's plate and immediately going into his set position

Would this have helped?

8.05 If there is a runner, or runners, it is a balk when -
(i) The pitcher, without having the ball stands on or astride the pitcher's plate . . .

[UmpJM]

Originally Posted by rampro

In a recent game the opposing pitcher was taking the throw back from the catcher with his pivot foot on the pitcher's plate and immediately going into his set position

Would this have helped?

8.05 If there is a runner, or runners, it is a balk when -
(i) The pitcher, without having the ball stands on or astride the pitcher's plate . . .

rampro,

Nope, that doesn't help at all.

JM

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

rampro,

Nope, that doesn't help at all.

JM

Wiseacre.