ASA 2003 test

whiskers_ump · #1 (**permalink**) Tue Feb 18, 2003, 07:14pm

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Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA

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Originally posted by gsf23
I don't understand this rule/question at all. Why would time be called to give the count? It takes what, a second to tell the pitcher what the count is? And how are F2 and R1 affected by the ump telling F1 what the count is? Call R1 out and keep the game going.

The point here is that an umpire should only provide the count during a "suspension" of play. Because this diverts the umpire's attention away from any possible play at hand.

Best rule of thumb is to only give the count when the pitcher has the ball in the circle and not set to pitch (FP) or after time has been called (SP).

Like cleaning the plate, this period is considered a suspension of play, no runners may advance and no outs may be made.

Mike,

Glen wrote:

However, if ASA considers giving the count sorta like cleaning
[performing his duty] the plate and time would be called, then c. is good.

Guessed it right then huh, did'nt I did'nt I?

I figured there would be a catch, however, I would have probably,
maybe, just about called him/her out. Unless in fact I had called
time, or my partner.

glen