Coach Entices Balk

[Mad Mike]

R1, 1st Base Coach loudly speaks out, "That's a balk," before the pitcher delivers. How should this be handled under FED and OBR rulesets? We told the coach to knock it off and let us make that call. There was no balk to be called. Fortunately, we had no more problems in the game with this coach trying to "help us out."

I recall reading somewhere that the offender could be ejected if they were warned and continued, but I can't seem to find the correct references. Any reference(s) would be appreciated.

 

[noumpere]

FED:  3-3-1n

 

OBR:  6.04(a)(3)

 

Sorry, I don't have time to look up the OBR or type the FED rulings

[MObetterBlue]

(3) Call “Time,” or employ any other word or phrase or commit

any act while the ball is alive and in play for the obvious

purpose of trying to make the pitcher commit a balk.

PENALTY: The offender shall be removed from the game and
shall leave the playing field, and, if a balk is made, it shall be
nullified.