Pitiful coach cries to media after loss - LLWS regional New England

Based on some comments, an update. 1) After watching two full games with RI and seeing every time a runner was on 2nd base, it was clear that the team was NOT stealing and relaying signs. It’s possible, but not conclusive, that maybe one or two players may have at most. NH said they were “clapping” but the clapping started prior to the catcher giving the sign...sooo, can’t be that. 2) YES, kids this age steal and relay signs WITHOUT coaches even knowing. They are not typically taught. It doesn’t take a genius to observe the catcher’s sign when on 2nd and realize, “Hey, if I could tell lil Yonny that it’s a curveball, I bet he’d not strike out.” 3) This video was in que before RI even reached Williamsport. I DELAYED the release to spare them anymore publicity while still playing, and waited until the LOWEST view month of the year. I didn’t care to make this a big deal, just wanted to share my disgust with a coach that would publicly malign a bunch of children.

I heard the Houston Astros offered the kid on 2nd base a contract after the game lol...

Stealing signs is part of baseball. From the littlest of little leagues to the majors. Great video!

I don’t particularly like the rule myself

What's next defense isn't allowed to look at third base coach when he's giving signs?

Astros: that kid knows what it takes to win championships

One of the greatest lessons taught in youth sports is how to play within a set of rules and be successful at it. Our prisons are loaded with people who never got the message. If a coach doesn't like a rule they can protest and work to get it changed or quit. One of the greatest joys an old guy like me gets from watching youth sports is knowing they are not just having fun but being taught valuable life lessons that will contribute to their success as an adult. Yeah, ok watching them just be kids is fun too. Love baseball!

Only difference Astro’s is they have a imaginary person on second all the time. It’s called a camera

Anyone else notice how far outside that 0-0 called strike was with runners on corners? I would be livid if i was at bat

I was a catcher in LL back in 1984, even back then we changed the sign up when runners got to 2st. That’s part of baseball ⚾️. The coach was a bad looser.

That ump looks like he's right out of the big leagues.

Picking up signs has been part of the game forever

These are great videos.

imagine having a itch on the back of your neck and the umpire thinks its a sign

See I don’t think reading signs like that is cheating. I think that’s just being smart. If you can see them with your eyes and not using technology then I think it’s fair game

Why can't the MLB hire umpires with this level of thought and professionalism?

When I caught I would put down four or five signs. We had an indicator, the sign after the indicator was the call. We changed the indicator often. No one stole our signs. If I thought someone was trying I would have my pitcher put one between his numbers. That’s part of baseball as well. At least it used to be.

This reminds me when I was a kid and they stole my sign "LET'S GO METS" at Shea

1:47 was called a strike. . . thats a terrible call

Teach the game that’s the game don’t make more rules TEACH THE GAME