{"id":14524,"date":"2021-12-13T00:05:57","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T05:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/characterandleadership.com\/?p=14524"},"modified":"2021-12-13T00:05:57","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T05:05:57","slug":"entire-team-decides-to-hit-umpire-after-bad-call","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/characterandleadership.com\/entire-team-decides-to-hit-umpire-after-bad-call\/","title":{"rendered":"Entire Team Decides to Hit Umpire After “Bad Call”"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the bases loaded, the pitcher throws a good pitch down the middle of the plate. The umpire calls the pitch “ball 4”. The batter takes a “walk” to first base, forcing each base runner to the next base. This results in a “scored run” as the runner on third advances to home plate.<\/p>\n

The coach calls “time” and the entire defensive team meets at the pitcher’s mound. After about 30 seconds, the huddle breaks. On the next pitch, the pitcher throws another pitch right over the plate. However, this time, the catcher deliberately moves to her right, and the ball hits the umpire directly in the head. This required communication and coordination to pull this off.<\/p>\n