Extremely Quick Pitcher

[johnnyg08]

most umps will not allow the quick pitch...it's PU's job to control the pace of the game, not the pitcher...I will typically work with my catcher...w/o anybody else in the stadium even knowing or hearing...I tell the catcher..."let him get set," "let him get set"...sometimes, I'll even tell F2 "go out and tell him to let the hitter get set," sometimes I'll say to F2..."I'll give you the same courtesy when you're hitting" I know it's a rule, but sometimes it helps to just talk to them and not rule book them.

[kheisner]

johnnyg08,
Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it. It sounds like the best way to handle the situation if the pitcher is just working fast and not doing it intentionally.

If it is intentional and the manager has coached him to do it as in this case.....I'll call the quick pitch.

thanks for the help everybody.

[dash_riprock]

The first time it happens, I'll call time before the pitch and tell the pitcher (rather sternly) "don't pitch until the batter is in the box and looking at you." If he persists, I'll bust him for it. Don't allow the quick pitch. It really is dangerous.

[johnnyg08]

Only at the upper levels is it probably intentional. Either way, I handle it the same.