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TomTurkey
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Had a coworker who coached 2 WBB teams & was commissioner in another league

Played a team who batted one player out of turn every time. He never pointed it out until the 3rd time. I asked why, being an ump and rule conscious. He said they were winning and he "didn't need it." When he needed it, he appealed it. Since then, I've never seen rules the same. So, I guess an umpire doesn't really monitor the batting order but has it in case of an appeal? Think of Coach Hardin's situation. She "needed it."
Posted: 03/10/2025 at 03:22 PM ET
(In response to this post by HolidayInnHokie)

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No hard feelings
VTChip 03/10/25 10:54 AM ET
That is cool
gelded turkey 03/10/25 11:12 AM ET
Yeah. I think there are some old schoolers who don’t like what Joanna did
HolidayInnHokie 03/10/25 01:09 PM ET
Would Pete have done it if
VTSweaterMan 03/10/25 06:59 PM ET
Had a coworker who coached 2 WBB teams & was commissioner in another league
TomTurkey 03/10/25 03:22 PM ET
That is correct.
VT_AD 03/10/25 03:47 PM ET
He let her bat twice. Third time affected his team so he appealed. **
TomTurkey 03/10/25 03:53 PM ET
He said kudos for knowing the rule or seeing something to question.
TomTurkey 03/10/25 11:25 AM ET
"before the next pitch legal or illegal" that phrase may be a factor.**
laphroaig 03/10/25 01:02 PM ET
Learning process for both of them.**
laphroaig 03/10/25 11:24 AM ET
I noticed they chatted a lot during timeouts too
VT_AD 03/10/25 11:12 AM ET
From afar, I have been impressed with Coach Hardin
VTChip 03/10/25 02:16 PM ET