I never would have thought that. But, of course, you're right:
Interesting. But the system invites abuse. Something better is needed. (E.g. the commissioner ships balls in care of the umpire to the stadium before every game.)
Cheers,
Scott.
(c) Receive from the home club a supply of regulation baseballs, the number and make to be certified to the home club by the league president. The umpire shall inspect the baseballs and ensure they are regulation baseballs and that they are properly rubbed so that the gloss is removed. The umpire shall be the sole judge of the fitness of the balls to be used in the game;
(d) Be assured by the home club that at least one dozen regulation reserve balls are immediately available for use if required;
Interesting. But the system invites abuse. Something better is needed. (E.g. the commissioner ships balls in care of the umpire to the stadium before every game.)
Cheers,
Scott.