How do you handle a catcher's histrionics?

[Bluefoot]

As per the OP, if F2 is not addressing the PU, then why should the PU even dignify any of the F2's actions? Where does the rule book read that F2's can't hold their mitt up/frame a pitch, or shrug their shoulders?

[Bluefoot]

Originally Posted by Bluefoot

As per the OP, if F2 is not addressing the PU, then why should the PU even dignify any of the F2's actions? Where does the rule book read that F2's can't hold their mitt up/frame a pitch, or shrug their shoulders?

So, no one is able to cite these 'rules'?

I didn't think so.

[Dakota]

Don't mistake being ignored with posing unanswerable questions.

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Don't mistake being ignored with posing unanswerable questions.

What is he saying? Is he saying that because there is no ASA rule that says "A player cannot take a big dump on home plate" that its legal to do so?

This guy is a weird one. I bet a 12U daddy ball rec league coach.

Hes got a tough road if every unsporting act must be spelled out for him.

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by Bluefoot

So, no one is able to cite these 'rules'?

I didn't think so.

Dear Richard Cranium,
Not only could it be considered an unsporting act, I have the authority to rule on anything not specifically covered in the rules.

There.

Sincerely,
Someone who hopes like hell I never umpire with you

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Bluefoot

So, no one is able to cite these 'rules'?

I didn't think so.

Where does it say in the rules the pitcher or batter cannot tell you to go f*** yourself everytime s/he disagrees with your call?

Where does it say the catcher cannot throw their mask in your direction every time s/he moves into position for a play?

Where does it say the coach cannot grab your *** in the pre-game meeting?

???? Yeah, right.

As our resident expert in idiocy has already noted. These can be considered acts of unsportsmanlike conduct and, as a matter of rule, the plate umpire can rule as s/he sees fit on anything not specifically addressed in the rules.

Any questions? One step closer to tickling the ivories.