important interpretation - SP

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Originally Posted by ronald

At a clinic yesterday, I learned that when the umpire judges a pitch (sp) to have excessive speed, the umpire is to declare a dead ball immediately. I wondered about this because the rule book says it is an illegal pitch and ddb. I was informed by Sergio that this came out of the UIC clinic and the reasoning is that the speed of the pitch creates a dangerous situation.

I don't remember hearing that, though I wouldn't doubt that someone would say this.

However, I believe it is wrong. I am not going to tell a player that the ball they just hit 325' doesn't count because the pitch was too fast. Also, I don't believe there is anything in the rules to support such a ruling.