I've Never Made That Call Before...

[topper]

Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue

I gotta ask... why are we telling the players anything in regards to their warm-up pitch counts? .... I was under the impression that we count them and roll the ball count up as required. I mean, I sure as heck wouldn't tell any other player "not" to do something during the game to prevent a penalty going to the offense.
Just my 1.8565785 cents. I cant afford 2

It's called preventive umpiring and is a part of good game management. Sitting back and watching a pitcher take 8 warm-up pitches and then beginning the next at bat with a 3-0 count is, IMO, irresponsible. Remind them after the 4th if you like, penalize them after the 6th, but don't allow them to throw any more after that. Take control of the game.

BTW, since I read you are embarking on a college career, this approach is what the National Staff prefers as well.

[Scooby]

Originally Posted by topper

It's called preventive umpiring and is a part of good game management. Sitting back and watching a pitcher take 8 warm-up pitches and then beginning the next at bat with a 3-0 count is, IMO, irresponsible. Remind them after the 4th if you like, penalize them after the 6th, but don't allow them to throw any more after that. Take control of the game.

BTW, since I read you are embarking on a college career, this approach is what the National Staff prefers as well.

I second this. You don't want to create a monster by letting a situation get out of hand.

[CajunNewBlue]

Originally Posted by topper

It's called preventive umpiring and is a part of good game management. Sitting back and watching a pitcher take 8 warm-up pitches and then beginning the next at bat with a 3-0 count is, IMO, irresponsible. Remind them after the 4th if you like, penalize them after the 6th, but don't allow them to throw any more after that. Take control of the game.

BTW, since I read you are embarking on a college career, this approach is what the National Staff prefers as well.

I totally agree with the above.... not the OP... I would only mention to the catcher that if she takes another pitch for the the throw down, the penalty would be a ball... not refuse to let her do it. my response was poorly written as I only had 2 hours sleep from the drive back from McKinney.

[whiskers_ump]

Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue

I totally agree with the above.... not the OP... I would only mention to the catcher that if she takes another pitch for the the throw down, the penalty would be a ball... not refuse to let her do it. my response was poorly written as I only had 2 hours sleep from the drive back from McKinney.

OK Steven, I will bite, wny McKinney?

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by whiskers_ump

OK Steven, I will bite, wny McKinney?

There was a college tournament at the Ballfields at Craig Ranch this past weekend. (That is, assuming he meant McKinney, TX.)

[whiskers_ump]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

There was a college tournament at the Ballfields at Craig Ranch this past weekend. (That is, assuming he meant McKinney, TX.)

Gotcha. Was really digging at him cause he just got into the college ball.

He will be alright. Good umpire, head in the right place.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by whiskers_ump

Gotcha. Was really digging at him cause he just got into the college ball.

He will be alright. Good umpire, head in the right place.

D'oh. Sorry. Want me to go delete my post so you can still get your dig in???

[whiskers_ump]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

D'oh. Sorry. Want me to go delete my post so you can still get your dig in???

Not necessary.

Steven, you going to be in Beaumont this weekend for the Stars Over Texas
Tournament. Over 88 teams in it. 18U, Gold and others.

[CajunNewBlue]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

There was a college tournament at the Ballfields at Craig Ranch this past weekend. (That is, assuming he meant McKinney, TX.)

yeah, the NCAA umpire improvement camp was held there.... I caught a invite when Gene couldnt go. got dinged a bit on things like having my hands on my hips... chewing gum....and moving a little too much while walking the line. ohhh and the big one, pointing ... I didnt even realize i did this. but i did. learned a bunch and met some pretty cool people.