When I was freshman in high school I got a technical in a basketball game. On the way home from the gym my dad told me how he was disappointed in me. He then told me that there was nothing he could do keep me from getting another technical, but that if I ever got another technical, that I would never get the opportunity to a third one.

 

I am grateful that I had a dad with such character.

I am sure Coach Morse was the most disappointed person at the park over this unfortunate incident.

When I was freshman in high school I got a technical in a basketball game. On the way home from the gym my dad told me how he was disappointed in me. He then told me that there was nothing he could do keep me from getting another technical, but that if I ever got another technical, that I would never get the opportunity to a third one.

 

I am grateful that I had a dad with such character.

I had a summer coach once that benched me for 5 games for striking out and throwing my helmet. Needless to say, I didn't throw my helmet again. But I struck out many, many more times...

And to answer your question, every time a kid throws a helmet, argues with an official, gets an attitude, etc., etc., you take him out of the lineup.

 

Agreed... but

 

Helmets: Find me a team where every player comes to the dugout after making an out and lay their helmet exactly where they picked up before they went to bat. Compounded with the fact that it was probably the last at bat of their baseball career (high school and in some cases forever). I guess I am saying their are different degrees to "throwing a helmet". ALOT of kids toss their helmet after making an out. HOWEVER, **That IS NOT what happened yesterday and I in no way try to imply that this is what happened yesterday..** If he would have walked over, picked up his helmet and went back into the dugout, we wouldn't be talking about it right now

 

Arguing with an official... no question. Coaches do the arguing. Disrepecting officals calls for exactly what happened yesterday. Whether that be coaches, players, or fans

 

Attitudes: I think... no, I know... coach Morse has no problem with handling attitudes.

I am sure Coach Morse was the most disappointed person at the park over this unfortunate incident.

 

And I making my claim as the 2nd most disappointed person. As would many others i'm sure.

I totally agree with this statement. But when it happens to a senior in the bottom of the 7th inning in their last game, there are no more chances for a coach to do something about it. The unfortunate thing is that the parent acted like they did. I do however believe that Coach Morse should go to the principal and have the young man punished someway by the school.

 

 

 

You're right, parents should be held responsible for their childrens' actions.

 

And to answer your question, every time a kid throws a helmet, argues with an official, gets an attitude, etc., etc., you take him out of the lineup.

:thumb: Glad you learned the lesson hardball

:thumb: Glad you learned the lesson hardball

 

Hated my summer coach at the time. It's amazing how your perspective on things change with age...

Hopefully these event don't overshadow what Mercer accomplished yesterday. Congratulations to the Mercer County "Scotties" (if you heard the PA announcer you might get a kick out of that) and good luck to them in moving on to play Somerset today.

Hats off to Witten, he's a class young man.

 

What are wittens final carreer stats like as a pitcher his career era and strikeouts and wins. Also as a hitter what was his career batting average, Homeruns, and obp.

I totally agree with this statement. But when it happens to a senior in the bottom of the 7th inning in their last game, there are no more chances for a coach to do something about it. The unfortunate thing is that the parent acted like they did. I do however believe that Coach Morse should go to the principal and have the young man punished someway by the school.

 

 

Is Danville still in School?

 

I don't know the kid, but I would hope that he is reMORSEful today for his actions yesterday. I think most of us, have had moments in the heat of battle that we were not proud of.

 

Congratulations to Mercer on a big win.

Morse does not allow or encourage this type of behavior. You think anyone would encourage players to act the way the Danville player did who was tossed yesterday?

 

Some say hats off to Witten for being a class act (which he is) but then you somehow put the blame on Morse for allowing the other? How could any coach step in and prevent what happened yesterday? Explain that to me please.

 

How about parents teaching their kids some dignity and respect. Lay the groundwork for teachers and coaches to build on. Don't expect them to do it all.

I agree with both your points. This is an OBVIOUS lack of class and parenting, and was disgusting to watch on the field. However.....if just one of the bench coaches handles the helmet throwing....then there would have been no umpire involvement at all and subsequently, no cussing out of an umpire and walking onto the field to give the old one finger salute.

Overall....just pretty sad to watch and a black eye on a great program.

I agree with both your points. This is an OBVIOUS lack of class and parenting, and was disgusting to watch on the field. However.....if just one of the bench coaches handles the helmet throwing....then there would have been no umpire involvement at all and subsequently, no cussing out of an umpire and walking onto the field to give the old one finger salute.

Overall....just pretty sad to watch and a black eye on a great program.

 

 

:thumb: You nailed it.

What are wittens final carreer stats like as a pitcher his career era and strikeouts and wins. Also as a hitter what was his career batting average, Homeruns, and obp.

 

I'll see if I can get my hands on them in a day or two after this seasons stats are finalized. I probably have a copy through the regional game, but not one that includes stats from that game.

I agree with both your points. This is an OBVIOUS lack of class and parenting, and was disgusting to watch on the field. However.....if just one of the bench coaches handles the helmet throwing....then there would have been no umpire involvement at all and subsequently, no cussing out of an umpire and walking onto the field to give the old one finger salute.

Overall....just pretty sad to watch and a black eye on a great program.

 

One of the questions I have is that I don't exactly know what would cause an umpire to decide that it was up to him to try to discipline a player after the play such as telling him to pick up his helmet. It wasn't thrown out onto the playing field, and was in disgust over making on out in the last at bat of his career. It was obviously nearing the end of the game and we all know how emotions can get the best of players in their "final hour" so to speak, as their career comes to an end.

 

Nonetheless the player was asked to pick up his helmet and should have done so. And the umpire should have in no way be subject to what followed afterwards.