Coming set with ball in bare hand or glove?

It's such a basic idea. Where should the ball be as the pitcher comes set? Should the pitcher hold the ball in his bare hand or the glove?

I believe the ball should be held in the bare hand. If the ball is in the hand, the pitcher has an opportunity to attempt a quick pick if he so chooses.

If the ball is in the glove, he can not pickoff.

Now, having the ball in the glove might give the pitcher the element of surprise in some respects. Many times, amateur pitchers hold the ball in the bare hand and grip the ball prematurely with their pitch selection. They tip their change up, their fastball, their curveball by griping the ball before they come set.

Given all this, I still like the ball in the pitcher's bare hand as he can attempt a pickoff.

Teach the pitcher how to hold the ball and when to change to a pitch and all issues are resolved. However, try asking a pitcher to quick pick with the ball still in his glove. Not happening.