Cannonball
Ex "Expert"
- Feb 25, 2009
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We had a game this week where the coach called in the numbers using the arm band system. The pitcher was off of the rubber when receiving the numbers and then would step onto the rubber and throw. I mentioned to the plate umpire that the pitcher had to pause long enough to simulate taking a signal from the catcher and then could throw. I also mentioned to the umpire that the pitcher had to present the ball. The pitcher never showed the ball and would step onto the rubber and throw. I was somewhat put off by the response. The umpire stared at me. I made these two statements again. He stared at me. I said to him that I was not going to get ejected from a game over this but ... (mentioned the same again.) He got mad and I thought I was going to get ejected. He was so angry that I am sitting here questioning if I am right. However, I know I am right.
Am I right? I have never come across an umpire who reacted this way. In my area, I am well known and it is known that I rarely, if ever say anything. I am the typical coach in my area who coaches a lot and leaves the Blue to do their job. Again, I thought I was going to get tossed for this.
Am I right? I have never come across an umpire who reacted this way. In my area, I am well known and it is known that I rarely, if ever say anything. I am the typical coach in my area who coaches a lot and leaves the Blue to do their job. Again, I thought I was going to get tossed for this.