Batter won't even come out of the dugout!!!!

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

So, if the pitcher refuses to pitch, you would simply award a ball every 20 seconds, if the coach told you "I can't make her"? At no point would you consider this a forfeit? Is there a difference if it is a batter or the pitcher refusing to participate as required by the rules of the game?

Yes, there is a difference, and I didn't say you couldn't forfeit the game. Just that, based on the OP, the delay rule seems a better fit.

If you want to declare a forfeit and go home, go ahead. You have a rule to back it up.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Yes, there is a difference, and I didn't say you couldn't forfeit the game. Just that, based on the OP, the delay rule seems a better fit.

If you want to declare a forfeit and go home, go ahead. You have a rule to back it up.

I can't speak for NFHS, but I'm not going to declare a forfeit simply because one batter (especially a young player) is too upset to take their turn to bat. I'll just call them out for failing to appear at bat.

A forfeit is pretty heavy-handed, and should always be your last resort.