Umpire Reacts to Bad Pitch-Catch

The Sundance Kid · #1 (**permalink**) 06-07-2008, 12:38 AM

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(WSB Radio) -- The umpire who was hit during a championship baseball game in Stephens County is cautiously reacting to the incident. David Scott told Channel Two Action News, "It came as a surprise, disbelief more than anything. I'd say the video pretty much speaks for itself. Other than that, I really don't have anything to say about it. I'm currently under a doctor's care and still waiting for all the results to be evaluated."

Scott's attorney says they're waiting for that medical evaluation to determine if they will take any legal action.

Earlier this week, the Georgia High School Association levied a $1,000 fine against the Stephens County high school and put the school's athletics program on severe warning status.

Stephens County Principal David Friend called the punishment "fair" and said he was very disappointed in his players’ behavior in the championship game.

The catcher in the incident, Matt Hill, had been invited to walk on for the Gordon College baseball team. The coach of that team has since rescinded the offer.

EDIT: Damn for some reason I can't get it to Embed, if some one else can it be nice.

Thoughts?

Palma · #2 (**permalink**) 06-07-2008, 01:09 AM

So he did it on purpose I take it and the cather called it?

Edit: I see, was paying so much attention to the ump I didn't realize that the catcher called for a high fast ball and then ducked when it came. It all makes sense to me now. I wonder how much shit people got away with before youtube was around.

The Sundance Kid · #3 (**permalink**) 06-07-2008, 01:12 AM

Yea, from what I understand, it was the ump thinks that it was set up like that.

Personally, I think it's bullshit that he kid had his walk on offer removed and that the school was fined.

Why don't people go worry about hungry kids in Africa and let baseball be baseball.

Shit happens, get over it.lol

thedon17 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-07-2008, 02:30 AM

But he was wearing a mask.. and didn't even fall or kneel over so it couldn't have hurt that bad.. Bad acting job on the catcher though. He should have at least made it look like he tried to catch it.