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Former big leaguer Mike Montgomery threw a rosing bag at Korea Baseball Organization umpire Kim Sung-chul after being warned about delaying the game. Yes, there's a rule. Report: Pursuant to Official Baseball Rule (c)—which also exists in Major League Baseball but is rarely enforced due to its propensity to result in arguments, ejections, and further delays—“When the bases are unoccupied, the pitcher shall deliver the ball to the batter within 12 seconds after he receives the ball. Each time the pitcher delays the game by violating this rule, the umpire shall call 'Ball.'“ Furthermore, “The intent of this rule is to avoid unnecessary delays. The umpire shall insist that the catcher return the ball promptly to the pitcher, and that the pitcher take his position on the rubber promptly. Obvious delay by the pitcher should instantly be penalized by the umpire.“ Perhaps these arguments and ejections (and further delays) that re
