Ump Beaned; Pitcher, Catcher Investigated
Posted: 3:05 pm EDT June 3, 2008Updated: 4:02 pm EDT June 4, 2008
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. -- A high school baseball pitcher and catcher are under investigation for possibly conspiring to hit an umpire with a pitch.See Video Of The Incident At The End Of This Story Video of the incident during the game last weekend shows Stephens County catcher Matt Hill ducking at the last second and the pitch striking umpire Jeff Scott in the face mask. Scott was uninjured.The pitch from Cody Martin came during the third and deciding game in the state championship between Stephens County and Cartersville, won 13-1 by Cartersville.
Pitcher, Catcher Under Investigation After Pitch Hits Ump
One witness said Stephens players were upset several of their teammates had been called out on strikes by Scott.State athletic officials are investigating and said Tuesday they will have a ruling within a few days.The Stephens County principal has apologized for the incident.
One witness said Stephens players were upset several of their teammates had been called out on strikes by Scott.State athletic officials are investigating and said Tuesday they will have a ruling within a few days.The Stephens County principal has apologized for the incident.
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