Getting hit

[Steve M]

In rec ball, I don't know that you can legitimately say anything - the players are there for recreational purposes, not because they are good.

I had a plate game - in a showcase 2 seasons ago - and was hit several times by pitches the catcher never touched. After the 4th hit, I went to her coach and said something to the effect of "If I get hit by another pitch that your catcher does not touch, I'm ejecting her for intentionally letting me be hit." The coach objected, saying I could not do that. I replied that I'd consider it unsportsmanlike and most certainly would eject. Now, even though this F2 was recreational, at best, and did not belong in a showcase - she did considerably better the rest of the game.