Ways for batter to get ejected......

[Kevin Finnerty]

I tossed a guy today in 25-U Saturday wood bat. And I dedicated it to Ozzy.

I call a pitch a strike in the ninth inning and the catcher pops up and guns a runner at second. I announce the count, and the batter stops, turns and says, "That was a strike?! WHAT THE FU@K ELSE?"

I thought, what would Ozzy do? And I ran him. Feel better soon, Ozzy.

[DonInKansas]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

I thought, what would Ozzy do?

All umpires should live by this creed.

[SanDiegoSteve]

New bumper sticker:

w.w.o.d.?

[Matt]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

New bumper sticker:

w.w.o.d.?

I think a dove might be involved...

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

I tossed a guy today in 25-U Saturday wood bat. And I dedicated it to Ozzy.

I call a pitch a strike in the ninth inning and the catcher pops up and guns a runner at second. I announce the count, and the batter stops, turns and says, "That was a strike?! WHAT THE FU@K ELSE?"

I thought, what would Ozzy do? And I ran him. Feel better soon, Ozzy.

This reminds me. I was doing a college summer league game a couple of weeks ago. Most of the teams are made up of NAIA and D2 teams, but there is one that is older guys that are past college with a few recent high school grads. Well we usually don't hear a peep from the college kids.

The other team is a different story. I rang one guy up on a curve ball on the inside corner that was a strike. He doesn't really do anything. The next batter comes up and the pitcher throws the same pitch, which I call a strike as well. He turns and says "That was not a strike...and it wasn't on the last guy either". The thought of dumping him didn't really cross my mind until later, so I just told him to shut his mouth and get back in the box. He didn't say anything else.

Should I have ran him for that comment? During any high school game, spring or summer, I'm thinking I probably would have. I talked to some other guys and they suggested to look at my indicator and say "Actually, according to this it was a strike!".

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by zm1283

This reminds me. I was doing a college summer league game a couple of weeks ago. Most of the teams are made up of NAIA and D2 teams, but there is one that is older guys that are past college with a few recent high school grads. Well we usually don't hear a peep from the college kids.

The other team is a different story. I rang one guy up on a curve ball on the inside corner that was a strike. He doesn't really do anything. The next batter comes up and the pitcher throws the same pitch, which I call a strike as well. He turns and says "That was not a strike...and it wasn't on the last guy either". The thought of dumping him didn't really cross my mind until later, so I just told him to shut his mouth and get back in the box. He didn't say anything else.

Should I have ran him for that comment? During any high school game, spring or summer, I'm thinking I probably would have. I talked to some other guys and they suggested to look at my indicator and say "Actually, according to this it was a strike!".

Take your pick:

"I'll bet the scorebook has it as a strike."

"Take two more just like it and see what happens next."

"It's a strike all day, you two just can't hit it."

"Shut up and swing the bat."

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

"I'll bet the scorebook has it as a strike."

Very Good

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

"Take two more just like it and see what happens next."

I think this is the best!
I'm going to remember that one!

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

"It's a strike all day, you two just can't hit it."

Adult Leagues only.

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

"Shut up and swing the bat."

HS and Youth Summer Ball

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by zm1283

Should I have ran him for that comment? During any high school game, spring or summer, I'm thinking I probably would have. I talked to some other guys and they suggested to look at my indicator and say "Actually, according to this it was a strike!".

I would not have ejected him. His comment was not personal, profane, or prolonged. He wasn't really showing you up. And he's entitled to his opinion of the pitch.

I would also resist the urge to be a smartazz in this situation. Doing so would only escalate the situation to the point where you will have to eject someone.

I keep it simple and emphasize the fairness of the call: "All day, both ways. Let's go." Or something along those lines. Gives them nothing to say in response, unless they're going to argue about my consistency. THEN I'd tell them that's enough (I never use "shut up") and to play.

[Kevin Finnerty]

"All day both ways; let's go."

Geez, I feel like this is me speaking.