BOO Argument 2

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Originally posted by mcrowder


Question: At any point in this do you, as BU or PU say or do anything to prevent what has already transpired (i.e. did umpire screw up at any point already).

First time I notice any batter up too soon:

Officially, I don't open my mouth. HOWEVER, as a PU, I may call time step back, turn away from the field and pull out the line-up card. No, not as a tip-off, but to make sure I understand what is happening. If it does cause a reaction by the defense, they will have to come to me, I'm not prodding them into action.

Question 2: When defensive pitcher says "Oh, Come on!", do you take that as a BOO appeal, or ask him to clarify, or do anything at all?

First time I notice any batter up too soon:

I will call time, step out from behind the plate and ask the pitcher if he has a problem. If he chooses to share with me, so be it.

Question 3: At what point, if any, do you eject the coach?

First time I notice any batter up too soon:

See above.

After the second batter up too soon takes a pitch:

Stroll over to the dic..... er, coach and remind/warn him of the penalty for intentionally violating any one of the rules of the game.

If I notice any batter come to the plate too soon after the warning, and they stand in and receive a pitch, legal or illegal, I will forfeit the game under ASA 5.4.F