Batter Asks for Time, Pitcher Stops

[MPLSMatt]

From the Fed test (already submitted - just curious on opinions):

 

Nobody on.  F1 begins motion but after seeing B1 raise his arm to request time,  stops his motion:

a) asses a strike to the batter

b) asses a ball to the batter

c) warn both players

d) reset and start again with no penalty.

I answered d with no real conviction (I got one wrong and think this may have been it - they don't show you which ones are wrong until the test window closes).  I know that a strike can be awarded on the batter for stepping out, but B1 didn't.  Also, it doesn't say anything about the intent being to insight a balk. 

 

 

 

 

[UmpJM]

Matt,

 

Despite your lack of conviction, you were correct.

 

6-2-4d1c.

 

JM

[grayhawk]

You got it right.  No penalty.

[MPLSMatt]

Thanks guys.  Even worse though, is that I got one wrong that I thought was right... Will have to double check once they release the incorrect answers.

[mstaylor]

It should have told you which rule section you got wrong, at least that should narrow the search. 

[JaxRolo]

We had a guy (not me) call this a balk a couple weeks ago. He got his butt chewed by our boards of directors.

[mstaylor]

As he should. 

[wmmliggett]

Wouldn't it be nice if some umpires would quit making up rules and know the ones that are written in black and white? 

If we don't know them how can we expect coaches and fans to know them?

[johnnyg08]

Wouldn't it be nice if some umpires would quit making up rules and know the ones that are written in black and white? 

If we don't know them how can we expect coaches and fans to know them?

 

 

amen

[UmpJM]

Wouldn't it be nice if some umpires would quit making up rules and know the ones that are written in black and white? 

If we don't know them how can we expect coaches and fans to know them?

 

 Interesting comment coming from a guy who thinks that a ball that goes through an outfield fence is a home run.

 

JM

[noumpere]

Wouldn't it be nice if some umpires would quit making up rules and know the ones that are written in black and white? 

If we don't know them how can we expect coaches and fans to know them?

 

 Interesting comment coming from a guy who thinks that a ball that goes through an outfield fence is a home run.

 

JM

And that runners cant return to retouch on a dead ball

[Richvee]

Wouldn't it be nice if some umpires would quit making up rules and know the ones that are written in black and white? 

If we don't know them how can we expect coaches and fans to know them?

 

 Interesting comment coming from a guy who thinks that a ball that goes through an outfield fence is a home run.

 

JM

And a misinterpretation of retouching a base after a dead ball in another thread

[mstaylor]

Being wrong in one case shouldn't make him wrong for life. 

[noumpere]

Being wrong in one case shouldn't make him wrong for life. 

Agreed, but he was wrong twice on his first two posts or at least two early posts and first impressions matter ect.

 

So he can overcome it but he has some work to do

[UmpJM]

Being wrong in one case shouldn't make him wrong for life. 

 

Michael,

 

I certainly wouldn't argue with that. However,....

 

What I found a bit "off putting" was a "new" poster with a flurry of posts yesterday that, at least of the ones I saw, were ALL designed to make HIM look "good" and someone else (e.g., his partner, coaches & fans, umpires who haven't mastered the rules) look "bad" - in combination with some truly remarkable misstatements. 

 

To me, he came across as someone who has almost achieved Evans' "1st level of umpiring", and I thought a bit of self-reflection might do him some good. Apparently, he felt differently.

 

JM

[Jocko]

@Wmmleggitt - I'm still on your side. While my Fellows have solid ground to stand their opinions on, I'll stand with you, shoulder-to-shoulder, and advance into the barrage of rifle fire.

[tldavis19]

Wouldn't it be nice if some umpires would quit making up rules and know the ones that are written in black and white? 

If we don't know them how can we expect coaches and fans to know them?

 

 Interesting comment coming from a guy who thinks that a ball that goes through an outfield fence is a home run.

 

JM

Oh no he didn't .....

[mrumpiresir]

@Wmmleggitt - I'm still on your side. While my Fellows have solid ground to stand their opinions on, I'll stand with you, shoulder-to-shoulder, and advance into the barrage of rifle fire.

You will probably die in that barrage.

[JaxRolo]

I don't think he is coming back

[BT_Blue]

@Wmmleggitt - I'm still on your side. While my Fellows have solid ground to stand their opinions on, I'll stand with you, shoulder-to-shoulder, and advance into the barrage of rifle fire.

You will probably die in that barrage.

 

Not at all... long like Jocko! Long live the King! :fire:

[mrumpiresir]

Death to the infidels!!