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I had a freshman doubleheader today that was a real treat. Pitchers hit their spots, batters swinging freely and fielders were making plays. During the second game, I was working the bases in a tight game in the top of the sixth. We hadn't had anything really controversial all game. With no one on, visiting batter chops one in front of the plate and goes flying down the line. The play at first is as close as can be and I end up punching the BR out. The bench erupts as to be expected and then dies down quickly. I hear a player yell from what he thought was the safety of the dug out "We know you just want to go home!" Not knowing who said it, I figure I'd just burn the dugout for a bit. I didn't get the chance as the head coach goes flying into his dugout from the third base coach's box yelling "WHO SAID THAT? WHO?" "You knock that crap off, this isn't travel ball anymore, he will run your ass!" I nodded my thanks across to the head coach. In the bottom of the 7th, I balked their pitcher for failing to stop. One of the assistants started complaining and the HC told him "He already told us what happened. Knock it off." Not another peep from them. I love when a head coach has control of his team, it makes our lives so much easier.

Thought I would share Matthew with y'all. 5 weeks old and strong as an ox! Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Hey guys, I'm selling the following two masks. Neither frame has seen a pitch. SOLD! NEW: +POS ZRO-G frame - Titanium Silver paint NEW: Wilson harness USED: Team Wendy Pads ***I used the pads for one scrimmage this year on a different mask and I didn't like them. Also, there's no Team Wendy logo because I took it off with nail polish remover.*** $60 SOLD! NEW: Wilson Dyna-Lite Aluminum frame - Black NEW: Wilson Harness USED: Wilson Two-Tone Black Poly Exterior w/ Dark Tan Leather Interior (non-wraparound style) ***I used the pads on a different mask all the last high school season. They're still in pretty good shape. I always clean all my equipment down after the game. But you can always throw them out.*** $100

Unless you are using PBUC, Evans or CCA mechanics with R1 only.

Looks like FED has it right: with R1 only, PU should "be ready to cover play at third base on R1 advancing when there is a clean hit to the outfield.... On an infield hit, [BU] has all calls in the infield." 2015-16 UM, p. 46.

Team France consisted of mostly North American college players who have dual citizenship. Many were from Quebec, Canada.

Dead ball strike 3. Same in all codes. Once a pitch hits a batter, the pitch ends and the ball is dead. The pitch is then ruled on accordingly. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Holy Cow... Sorry to hear that.

So, about 4 more years until t-ball starts?

congrats and enjoy him

You'd probably be a better umpire on the scooter than I am normally.

Baseball is everywhere my friend !!

I personally like this look....

Proceed with caution. There was a time and it MAY now be in the past but there was once a time where people didn't get what they paid for. I'd encourage you to spend more time on here with us and you'll be surprised what you will learn for no cost other than your time. Good luck with your decision.

One of your best games.

Gosh. Seems like only yesterday when that happened. But I bet it was 15 years ago or so in the NCAA World Series.

You bought it Chris? Hey where is my finders fee? ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

So your mistake cost you extra innings? The punishment fits the crime.

Are you seriously not going to give me the professional courtesy to own my own call that 100% sure of ? Sorry coach, the shop for a call store is closed. This coach probably knows that good umpires don't allow coaches to shop for a call, but that's a good a guilt trip projection that I've ever heard of.

As somebody who is on the plus side of 50, I work hard to make sure I can get to third. It is part of my professionalism and practice as an umpire. I go out the field by myself when no one is around and work on my positioning and mechanics. Yes, I huff and puff practicing those rotations, but I owe it to the people who expect me to do my best on the field. Yes, I feel more and more like I run like an out of control flamingo, but I still work to have good hustle on the field. I can follow a B/R around first and into second. Yes, I am finding twinges and tweaks in my knees, legs and back that I never had before, but I still try to get out a couple times a week during the off-season and go for 1-2 hour walk. If you are over 50 and think that a beer, bag of chips and a big chair in front of a tv is the way to prepare for the season, you are not doing anyone a favour. You are definitely not doing your health a favour. I enjoy umpiring because it gets me out and active all year round, not just in the spring and summer. I hope I can stay active enough to do it into my 60s too.

I like the way you think.................but...............that wouldn't help solve much.