Calling time

[mick]

Originally posted by Dakota
OK, mick, I didn't quote the entire rule, but since you ask...

RULE 10 - UMPIRES. Section 8 - SUSPENSION OF PLAY. I. (Slow Pitch Only) When, in the judgment of the umpire, all immediate play is apparently completed, the umpire should call time.

I don't get why this is a "platitude."

Calling time is how the umpire suspends play in this situation. In a foul ball, play is suspended by the call of "foul ball". In both cases the signal from the umpire is the same - arms raised, palms out. The ball doesn't kill itself. Time doesn't declare itself. The umpire calls it.

Thanks, Tom.
Calling 'Time' makes sense with all the words.
mick