Limit on HBPs

[quincy]

What is your opinion on a local rule requiring a pitcher to be pulled after x amount of HBPs?

DD plays Rec and I think I would like a 3 inning max. or 1 per inning, just not sure how to word it correctly but I would like a limit. If a Team is winning or losing by enough they just leave their P in there and let the batters take their lumps. It does not happen very often.

 

[InsidePitch]

To many rules already.

 

[Ajaywill]

LRAMBF......

(Local Rules Are Made By Fools)

 

[GOINGDEEP]

What is your opinion on a local rule requiring a pitcher to be pulled after x amount of HBPs?

DD plays Rec and I think I would like a 3 inning max. or 1 per inning, just not sure how to word it correctly but I would like a limit. If a Team is winning or losing by enough they just leave their P in there and let the batters take their lumps. It does not happen very often.

Not sure I'd support a rule on HBP. At the rec level I think that would add another layer to an already struggling level of pitchers. They are going to slow the ball down, and most will either pitch outside ( walk fest ) or right down the pipe ( hit fest )........with a "pull" rule in the back of their mind.

Heck honestly I'd rather they stay in as long as possible, walk all my players.

 

[quincy]

LRAMBF......

(Local Rules Are Made By Fools)

I will take that as you do not think there should be an additional rule.

I just do not like when the batter is scared to get into the box, maybe it is what it is.

 

[SoAZDad]

Quincy, PM me.

 

[madkenna1469]

I wouldn't want my pitchers afraid to throw inside to a hitter in fear of being pulled if they hit them.

 

[quincy]

I wouldn't want my pitchers afraid to throw inside to a hitter in fear of being pulled if they hit them.

They are allowed to hit a lot of batters. DD pitches and it is the batter’s responsibility to get out of the way but when, if ever, is it enough.

 

[chinamigarden]

Coaches should be responsible for deciding this. What's to keep a team from taking advantage of this, girls are already taught to "take one for the team" how much leaning in is going to happen when it can get a good pitcher out of the game.

 

[YoungBuck]

I think this concept is a great idea. Having a DD that has plunked many kids only to be left in - ridiculous.