NFHS - Umpire Responsible for Clearing bat

[okla21fan]

Originally Posted by EsqUmp

If I am sued (batter gets injured sliding into a bat) and need to justify why I didn't move a batter, I would like something stronger then, "I was told so at multiple clinics and schools."

The answer is simple....'the batter should have stepped over the bat, after all, she was no required to slid in the first place'

the defense rests your honor

[EsqUmp]

Originally Posted by okla21fan

The answer is simple....'the batter should have stepped over the bat, after all, she was no required to slid in the first place'

the defense rests your honor

The court finds in favor of the plaintiff. Pay up.

Again, there is an assumption of risk that typically covers the situation anyway.