Don't intentionally walk him by telling the umpire

In amateur baseball, the intentional walk can be issued without having to throw a pitch. I contend there is one time where you should throw the four balls rather than simply assign the batter to 1B. Well, maybe not all four balls but at least two.

Here's what I'm talking about.

If you suspect a squeeze, you should intentionally walk the batter by pitching out. Let's say the winning run gets to 3B. You suspect the squeeze could be on. You also understand the idea that all runners that reach base behind the winning run are completely insignificant. Why not pitch out to see if you can catch the offensive team in a squeeze?

Worst case scenario? You simply intentionally walk the batter and face the next hitter.

And, if you think that the offense might squueze this time? Do it again.