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Originally posted by mo99
I assume we are talking slow pitch,not fast pitch, as the pitcher would just bust a pitch inside to move the batter off the plate.Give the slow pitch batter a visual they will understand.Tell them they must stand at least the length of a 12 oz beer can away from the plate!!
Jeff
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Doesn't make any difference, Jeff. The umpire cannot allow the pitcher to pitch if the batter's feet are not entirely within the batter's box.
Therefore, the pitcher you just mentioned pitched through your stop sign and possibly at the batter. Some people would consider that USC, but you don't want to make that call which is why an umpire must assert his/her authority, hold up the pitch and TELL the batter to get in the box. If the batter doesn't respond, regardless of the game, start calling strikes.
Thu Jun 23, 2005, 06:49am
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