Illegal Pitch Called from off the field?

[Coach P]

I think you right....as I read this the Chief Umpire is on the field.

So there is no confusion. That official is question was NOT working the game seemingly approached playing field as if someone had contacted him that the umpires working the game were not calling an illegal pitch. I don't know that but why else would he. He walked on the field, stopped play and verbally identified himself as the "Chief Umpire in Charge of the Tourament" and instructed the pitcher to stop the motion in question or she would be removed from the game. If this is allowed by the rules of PONY, it sets a precedent that could be abused by over zealous officials.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Coach P

I think you right....as I read this the Chief Umpire is on the field.

So there is no confusion. That official is question was NOT working the game seemingly approached playing field as if someone had contacted him that the umpires working the game were not calling an illegal pitch. I don't know that but why else would he. He walked on the field, stopped play and verbally identified himself as the "Chief Umpire in Charge of the Tourament" and instructed the pitcher to stop the motion in question or she would be removed from the game. If this is allowed by the rules of PONY, it sets a precedent that could be abused by over zealous officials.

Why would a tournament UIC need to identify himself to anyone?

[hotmatt]

Why would a tournament UIC need to identify himself to anyone?

Better question, why would a tournament UIC want to identify himsefl?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by hotmatt

Better question, why would a tournament UIC want to identify himsefl?

A tournament UIC should always be known to all. His/her presence reinforces the authority necessary to do the job properly.

[wadeintothem]

This UIC is more concerned with being the "big man" and tossing his weight around than using opportunities presented on the field to train his umpires.

I feel sorry for the umps that work for guys like that.