Does thi incident qualify as "assault"? Probably by literal legal definition…, not sure if the actual incident warrants the DAs involvement. Scholl admin and disciplinary action… probably.
Generally law enforcemnt gives some leeway in the sports arena, the exception being when the act is beyond the sport itself.
My biggest issue here is the concept of players "policing" their own and using physical force and intimidation to do it. Besides being against most school's hazing policies, it IMO is an abdication of responsibility on the Coach's part. The concept of Full Metal Jacket "blanket party" or A Few Good Men "Code Red" might sound good- one has to remember that the results were three dead Marines, 2 courtmartialed marines(dishonorably discharged) and the ruining and potential court martialling of two Marine officers. Letting the inmates run the asylum is a huge cop-out.
The other issue I have is-what were they policing? The supposed "crime" was that she reported a coach for an alcohol rules violation. Who actually did something wrong here??? Why is the coach breaking the rules? Are not the players/students required at most schools to report rules/honor violations. Sam you would rather have mob rule??
As far as being sexist- most guys would not have the guts to report it. I think this young laday showed a lot of courage to not only get in that batters box, but report the incident. The cowards here are the pitcher and the coach involved