First one for the year

[Simply The Best]

Originally Posted by jicecone

Did a double-header Varsity yesterday when coach comes to my partner and says that the other team is not allowed to say the word "Balk" when the pitcher is standing on the plate. Then came to me in between innings.

After I explained the difference between "Freedom of Speech" and "commiting an act for the purpose of causing a balk", he said I didn't know anything about the rules. I said ok, turned around and went to right field.

Why is it that so many officials on this forum have the unending desire to be statesmen or comediennes and impending need to test coach's patience?

This was uncalled for, imo.