FED pregame warmup pitches

[kblump]

I have a gentleman insisting a pitcher cannot warmup on the field using the pitcher’s plate prior to the start of the game. He is talking about players on the field like 15 minutes before the game. I don’t see any rule other than no balls hit or thrown in live ball territory during the pregame conference (4.1.2]. Am i missing something?

[umpjim]

Originally Posted by kblump

I have a gentleman insisting a pitcher cannot warmup on the field using the pitcher’s plate prior to the start of the game. He is talking about players on the field like 15 minutes before the game. I don’t see any rule other than no balls hit or thrown in live ball territory during the pregame conference (4.1.2]. Am i missing something?

There is an instruction for pro baseball umpires that the home team cannot warm up on the mound pregame. It’s an unfair advantage. Might be an etiquette thing in softball.

[3afan]

This is not an umpire issue.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by 3afan

This is not an umpire issue.

It shouldn't be, but probably can be if s/he is the sole non-team official involved.

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

It shouldn't be, but probably can be if s/he is the sole non-team official involved.

Using what rule to stop it?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

Using what rule to stop it?

Here it is: