ASA Pitcher Delay

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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Yet you posted more than once in a manner which, at least to me, indicates you are. You suggested more than once that you would not make the call that may create a pissing contest with the pitcher.

It is quite evident, at least to me, that we have different umpiring "styles." So be it. If what you do works for you, fine. I'll do what works for me.

Congratulations. I'm in my 44th year as I started in 1966 at 14 yo.

Congratulations.

An ejection has nothing to do with the umpire. Either the player crosses a line or not. The umpire is not ejecting anyone without cause. It has often been stated that umpires don't throw out players, players throw themselves out. In most of the cases, that is a very accurate comment.

I believe the same as you do - "players/coaches eject themselves - I just let them know they did it."

Yep, just as I teach it, but you're still talking about what you would or wouldn't do. This isn't about you, it is about the call and whether the umpire's ruling was within the parameters of the given rules.

I would say the umpire's ruling WAS within the parameters of the given rules. Are you happy now?

So far, you have done everything, but answer the question asked.

I believe I did (above).

BTW, since we are keeping score, I've only had one protest and my call was upheld.

ONE protest in 44 years?