Little League Batter Exploits Unsportsmanlike Conduct To Draw Erroneous Walk On Umpire's Flawed Strike Zone

Little League Batter Exploits Unsportsmanlike Conduct To Draw Erroneous Walk On Umpire's Flawed Strike Zone

Every single pitch at the Little League World Series can change the entire game, which often leads to heightened scrutiny for the volunteer umpire who calls balls and strikes behind the plate. That was especially true when a player from Panama found himself on first after a walk he did not deserve due to a […] The post Little League Batter Exploits Unsportsmanlike Conduct To Draw Erroneous Walk On Umpire’s Flawed Strike Zone appeared first on Br…

Little League World Series Batter’s Bizarre Tactic Exposes Major Strike-Zone Flaw

Little League World Series (Photo via ESPN) Every pitch carries unusual weight at the Little League World Series. One call can change an inning, a game, or a team’s tournament path. That pressure puts the home-plate umpire in a difficult position. Little League umpires volunteer their time, yet every ball and strike is scrutinized intensely. That scrutiny surfaced Monday during an elimination game between Panama and Canada. Panama batter Ianne S…