quote:Originally posted by coach2709:
3. If we're talking NFHS rules or most other rule sets (not all mind you) for amateur baseball you don't have to pitch to the batter. All you have to do is say "put him on".
I'm sure this must have been covered off in another forum but why in the world does the NFHS need to take away an opportunity for play to proceed on the basis of a proper pitch out? Speed up the game, sure, but it also changes the game. If not, why wouldn't time conscious MLB do the same when they have far more talented athletes who would not be expected to screw up a pitch out?
Same holds true for the appeal rule. High School players should have to engage in an actual, in play, appeal. Not just allow anyone to ask an ump for an appeal.