Sorry for the late question on this

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by bluehair

Even if it was a rule (which it ain't in Fed) why would an umpire start talking about individual rules. Did he go over the 3 strikes is an out rule (I hope I have the right rules set)? Stupid is as stupid does, but I'm skeptical of this OP.

Maybe it was early in the (youth league) season -- it's relatviely common practice to go over some of the new rules for the first week or so of the season.

Or, maybe he was asked -- we were asked about it by a college coach this weekend.