Let's Go Batter

umpirebob71 · #1 (**permalink**) Wed Apr 13, 2011, 02:36pm

Did you know you have to grant time out whenever it's requested? That's what a parent told me last night. Pitcher was in her delivery, batter asks for time out, and steps back. I say "No" before she steps back, then ring I up the strike that was down the middle. The parent was screaming that I didn't know the rules, because I HAD to grant time out any time it's asked for. Then, he said it didn't matter that the pitcher's arm was almost half way through her delivery. I guess I need to study more.

CecilOne · #2 (**permalink**) Wed Apr 13, 2011, 04:14pm

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Originally Posted by umpirebob71

Did you know you have to grant time out whenever it's requested? That's what a parent told me last night. Pitcher was in her delivery, batter asks for time out, and steps back. I say "No" before she steps back, then ring I up the strike that was down the middle. The parent was screaming that I didn't know the rules, because I HAD to grant time out any time it's asked for. Then, he said it didn't matter that the pitcher's arm was almost half way through her delivery. I guess I need to study more.

Let's see. Who thinks it was the pitcher's parent?

JefferMC · #3 (**permalink**) Fri Apr 15, 2011, 12:40pm

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Originally Posted by CecilOne

Let's see. Who thinks it was the pitcher's parent?

Not I. I'd vote for the batter's myself.

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