NFHS - Umpire Responsible for Clearing bat

[SWFLguy]

I won't even pick up the catcher's mask. You do something once and then not another time and you open up possible problems.

[Umpteenth]

Originally Posted by SWFLguy

I won't even pick up the catcher's mask. You do something once and then not another time and you open up possible problems.

Yep, this is why I won't move a bat. If you do it for one team because the situation offered the time to do so, but then don't do it for the other team at the next opportunity (regardless of the situation, they aren't paying attention to that!) you might be accused of playing favorites, or whatever.

I agree with all the statements above as to reasons why NOT to move a bat!