Pitcher intertionally hits plate ump

[Dakota]

Originally posted by CecilOne
"This would be a good opportunity for his partner to step in and make the ejection"
I'll deal with my own problems, thank you. But I do think it's good officiating for the partner to approach when the argument starts.

If you are the one who just got plunked, you may have several problems, among them...

o You may not have observed everything. Your partner may have a better view of the catcher's reaction, perhaps the pitcher's reaction, too - especially if she turns around to try to hide her smile, etc. There may also be other player reaction that would indicate this was planned.

o You may be able to use the reinforcement that it was judged to be intentional by your partner.

o If the ejection comes from your partner, it takes away the notion that you are being retaliatory yourself without justification.

If I'm on the bases as see something in this kind of situation that leads me to believe it was intentional, I'll call time and discuss things with the PU, at a minimum.