What is "Borderline"?

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Originally Posted by RichMSN

(My first reply since clearing the ignore list. Wonder how long this will last.)

Yes, I'll send the catcher out if it's "borderline." I did it when I worked college ball (D3), too. I don't really care if the coach knows, or not. If he comes out, there will be no tap-dancing. I'll simply say, "He's close and I'm simply letting him know that. I'd do the same for you." Then he can go back to the dugout.

Why do you make it sound like we have to be afraid or wary of coaches? In the end, I hold all the cards (I can make the coach leave if I need to). No reason to be afraid or upset or worried or tap dance. He asks, I answer, we move on. If he doesn't want to move on, that's not really my problem.

I did pretty much the exact same thing the other day. After a couple of borderline stops I sent the catcher out to let his pitcher know he was close to balking for not stopping (only the catcher knew the reason for his visit). Two innings later, he blew through a stop (not borderline) with the bases loaded. Oops. I was not questioned on the balk call, but if I was, I would have no problem telling the coach what I did two innings earlier. I think it would diffuse any argument he might have.