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Couldn't identify a single one, and would never have a "favorite" to watch.  You (we) can learn a thing or two by watching them as a group, but having a favorite seems appropriate only for a teenage girl.  And, I say that meaning no disrespect to any teenage girls here.

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I like so many for different reasons. 

  • Gerry Davis - He's unflappable. Nobody gets under his skin and he has such a great presence on the field. Always cool calm and collected.
  • Jim Wolf & Jeff Nelson - I think of these guys as the mold for the next generation of umpires. Athletic, fit, great appearance and presence, approachable and handle situations well. 
  • Lance Barksdale & Dan Iassogna  - I use to say this about one of my all time favorite umpires Tim Tschida too, but Lance & Dan just look like they're having fun out there.

I could go down the list and probably point out something I like about each of them. 

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I don't know if I have a favorite - but I do have respect for:

Jim Joyce - ability to control the game, but also loves the game enough to admit errors

Jeff Nelson - for hustle

My favorites to watch (not because of mechanics, but because of what they do/did) Bruce Froemming - cause he just took a beating every night behind the plate and Joe West, because he has 'the look' and no one seems to mess with him. I also smile when he gets a banger at 1B and he just gives it an everyday out. :)

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- Gerry Davis for the demeanor

- Bob Davidson for coach-umpire relations 

- Jim Joyce for the mustache (with a honorable mention to Hahn when he had the 'stache)

- Jim Wolf and Jerry Layne for their stare-down abilities

- Fieldin Culbreth for his screaming ability

- Bill Welke because he gives as good as he gets

- Laz Diaz because he is a Marine

That's it for now

 

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Couldn't identify a single one, and would never have a "favorite" to watch.  You (we) can learn a thing or two by watching them as a group, but having a favorite seems appropriate only for a teenage girl.  And, I say that meaning no disrespect to any teenage girls here.

​really? LOL ....

one day I'll be as cool as noumpere :nod:

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