14U team DQ'ed at LL World Series for social media post
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I think people were just trying to gauge the level of play. I might be too kind to some, or I might be right on the money.
the level of play is somehow relevant to conducting yourself with good sportsmanship???
I have very mixed feelings about this.
On one hand, I think the punishment doesn't fit the crime.
OTOH, people (not just kids) need to learn that the on-line world is a very unforgiving place. Way too unforgiving IMO, but I don't make the rules. I don't decide that someone who posts a stupid tweet gets tracked down and people pressure their companies to fire them. I don't decide that employers or colleges will withhold or even rescind offers based on online activity. I don't decide that people who kneel for the national anthem get blackballed in certain sports.
I tried to make this a teachable moment for DD 3, about the same age as some of these kids. She just said: "Dad, I'm not stupid", with all the complete certainty of a teenage girl.
On one hand, I think the punishment doesn't fit the crime.
OTOH, people (not just kids) need to learn that the on-line world is a very unforgiving place. Way too unforgiving IMO, but I don't make the rules. I don't decide that someone who posts a stupid tweet gets tracked down and people pressure their companies to fire them. I don't decide that employers or colleges will withhold or even rescind offers based on online activity. I don't decide that people who kneel for the national anthem get blackballed in certain sports.
I tried to make this a teachable moment for DD 3, about the same age as some of these kids. She just said: "Dad, I'm not stupid", with all the complete certainty of a teenage girl.
Nope. I think people were just curious as to what the level of play was.
Classic thread drift.
Blatantly stealing signs is bush league, but to the best of my knowledge is not illegal, so why would an umpire eject a player and coach for doing it? I see runners on 2B trying to tip pitch location all the time.
Neither coach was making it hard to pick their signs. They were in plan sight. The pitchers sequence was very predictable just the batters weren't adjusting. It was a totally bogus call by the umpire.
BTW, the picture was taken before the game. Sort of sad as their infield was really good and fun to watch.
BTW, the picture was taken before the game. Sort of sad as their infield was really good and fun to watch.
- Dec 15, 2012
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Little League has a specific rule:
"The stealing and relaying of signs to alert the batter of pitch selection and/or location is unsportsmanlike behavior. If, in the judgment of the umpire, this behavior is occurring, both the player and the manager may be ejected from the game."
Also have specific rules concerning everyone getting playing time.
"The stealing and relaying of signs to alert the batter of pitch selection and/or location is unsportsmanlike behavior. If, in the judgment of the umpire, this behavior is occurring, both the player and the manager may be ejected from the game."
Also have specific rules concerning everyone getting playing time.
- Dec 15, 2012
- 102
- 18
Little League has a specific rule:
"The stealing and relaying of signs to alert the batter of pitch selection and/or location is unsportsmanlike behavior. If, in the judgment of the umpire, this behavior is occurring, both the player and the manager may be ejected from the game."
Also have specific rules concerning everyone getting playing time.
"The stealing and relaying of signs to alert the batter of pitch selection and/or location is unsportsmanlike behavior. If, in the judgment of the umpire, this behavior is occurring, both the player and the manager may be ejected from the game."
Also have specific rules concerning everyone getting playing time.
