Disconcerting pitcher

[surehands]

B1 enters the batters box on the right side while the pitcher is in position ready to pitch. B1 disconcerts the pitcher by moving to the left -hand batter’s box.
Where in HS rule book is this addressed?
Do you allow the pitcher to reset and warn the head coach the next infraction will result in the batter be out?

[3afan]

In NFHS there is no warning ... batter is out.
(Assuming ready to pitch = pitcher is on the pitcher's plate.)
7-4-3, Art. 3

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by 3afan

In NFHS there is no warning ... batter is out.
(Assuming ready to pitch = pitcher is on the pitcher's plate.)
7-4-3, Art. 3

Also in USA. No judgment, just the move.

[Tru_in_Blu]

Originally Posted by surehands

B1 enters the batters box on the right side while the pitcher is in position ready to pitch. B1 disconcerts the pitcher by moving to the left -hand batter’s box.
Where in HS rule book is this addressed?
Do you allow the pitcher to reset and warn the head coach the next infraction will result in the batter be out?

It may be prudent to allow the batter to become set in the batter's box first. That might include holding a hand up to signal the pitcher not to pitch. Once the batter is set, give a beckoning motion to the pitcher.

I've seen some pitchers who get the ball back from the catcher while standing on the pitcher's plate and they're ready to go. That might help from a pace of play perspective, but the batter has the right to get ready.

And the pitcher is still required to simulate taking a signal from the catcher. This is so there are no quick pitches.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

It may be prudent to allow the batter to become set in the batter's box first. That might include holding a hand up to signal the pitcher not to pitch. Once the batter is set, give a beckoning motion to the pitcher.

I've seen some pitchers who get the ball back from the catcher while standing on the pitcher's plate and they're ready to go. That might help from a pace of play perspective, but the batter has the right to get ready.

And the pitcher is still required to simulate taking a signal from the catcher. This is so there are no quick pitches.

Also, I assumed that "disconcerting" in the OP meant across the plate in front of the catcher with no time out and that the batter was apparently set.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by surehands

B1 enters the batters box on the right side while the pitcher is in position ready to pitch. B1 disconcerts the pitcher by moving to the left -hand batter’s box.
Where in HS rule book is this addressed?
Do you allow the pitcher to reset and warn the head coach the next infraction will result in the batter be out?

Please clarify regarding the comments above.

[Tru_in_Blu]

B1 enters the batters box on the right side while the pitcher is in position ready to pitch.

That part seems pretty clear to me. YMMV

[teebob21]

This is also a potential out in NCAA - 11.20.1 -- but it's a delayed dead ball.

I assume this means we let the pitcher throw one pitch, then give the defense the option of the batter is out; or the result of the play.

I know what some people on the board think about stupid NCAA rules, and I tend to disagree, but I'll be damned if this isn't a stupid NCAA rule IMO.

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by teebob21

This is also a potential out in NCAA - 11.20.1 -- but it's a delayed dead ball.

I assume this means we let the pitcher throw one pitch, then give the defense the option of the batter is out; or the result of the play.

I know what some people on the board think about stupid NCAA rules, and I tend to disagree, but I'll be damned if this isn't a stupid NCAA rule IMO.

What's stupid about it?

[Crabby_Bob]

Originally Posted by Manny A

What's stupid about it?

The delayed dead ball?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Manny A

What's stupid about it?

The violation occurred prior to the pitch. Why continue play after a violation that had nothing to do with any further play?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by teebob21

This is also a potential out in NCAA - 11.20.1 -- but it's a delayed dead ball.

I assume this means we let the pitcher throw one pitch, then give the defense the option of the batter is out; or the result of the play.

I know what some people on the board think about stupid NCAA rules, and I tend to disagree, but I'll be damned if this isn't a stupid NCAA rule IMO.

So what if the PU signals DDB and then the pitcher throws an IP which the batter hits into a double play?

Or maybe the pitcher just doesn't pitch the ball in the allotted time?

Seems keeping the ball live could open up a lot of different issues. Not exactly keen on them referring to it as "interference" as it isn't even close to it.