Catcher's balk

[Tim C]

41 years of umpiring, 4002 games . . . never saw a catcher's box called by any umpire.

Watch which end of the stick you pick up.

T

[PeteBooth]

Tee saw one

In July of 2000 - Braves vs. Brewers. Home Plate Umpire John Shulock called a rear catcher's balk on Fernando Lunar the back up F2 for the Braves. Of Coarse Mr. Bobby Cox was tossed.

Pete Booth

[BSUmp16]

Originally Posted by Tim C

41 years of umpiring, 4002 games . . . never saw a catcher's box called by any umpire.

Watch which end of the stick you pick up.

T

Called it my first year of umpiring - Rec U12 game. I had just reviewed that section of the Rules so I was "ready". Defensive coach lit me up pretty good, although ultimately agreed I was technically correct. Never called it again. Will never call it again