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  1. Thats when I reply...."yes it was.... But maybe you'll do better next time" :)
    4 points
  2. I had 20-20 vision but that doesn't work as an umpire so I visited a LASIK doctor to see if he could jack up my eyes so I could fit in with the rest of my peers. My resulted are amazing. I have had 5 ejections this season all balls and strikes. Thanks Dr. Lipchitz !!!!
    2 points
  3. I wouldn't call him out without a tag so I don't need to use the term. If I am making a call that is unclear in the rulebook or even counter to the book, I will explain to the coach by interpretation and common usage it is called this way. This hasn't failed me yet.
    2 points
  4. So what happens when the batter hits the catcher's helmet on his swing?
    2 points
  5. I agree! Some of these kids just want to wait for a walk. If you call strikes they will start swinging! So then what do you say to the coaches and parents that start yelling, "That's not a strike!!" Usually my wife is one of those moms. Nothing.
    1 point
  6. I was at the local park last weekend and watched a minor LL game for a few minutes. (One-man) umpire worked REALLY hard but got everything wrong. And I mean EVERYTHING. Left his mask on all the time. Watched the runners with his back to the ball. Watched a runner slide in to 2B for out #3 with his back to a runner scoring. Hustled down the 3B line when R3 would lead after the pitch, even though there was no throw (so he had to return 40 ft to HP after every pitch). Keeling behind F2. You know the drill. He was a real mess. BUT, no one knew it. League officials probably didn't know any better. Coaches probably love him because they can manipulate him and because he probably doesn't make them follow any annoying safety rules, because he doesn't know them. I am saying , unless we are umpires, we loves the Smitty.
    1 point
  7. Semper, I'm not a medical expert and, unfortunately, there is not a scientific/medical study that will conclusively tell you which type or brand of head protection to buy. However, there are a few basic principles that can be applied when making your decision: First, the energy of a baseball must go somewhere, so it is either deflected or absorbed. It seems to me that deflection is the best defense, so an angular cage is better than a flat cage. Most <acronym title='Hockey Style Mask '>HSM</acronym> have more angle than traditional facemasks, and consequently the <acronym title='Hockey Style Mask '>HSM</acronym> has a greater chance at deflecting the ball's energy. Second, absorption is a question without any reliable testing. Are the Team Wendy pads superior to Wilson wrap around pads? I dunno. Team Wendy has conducted their own testing and THEIR results are impressive. Umpire Ed Hickox has suffered as many serious head injuries as I've heard of, and the last I heard he is wearing an All Star <acronym title='Hockey Style Mask '>HSM</acronym> with a steel cage (steel is more absorbant than titanium). I also read a story recently about an NHL goalie who changed from titanium to a heavier steel cage after a head injury. It begs the question whether a heavy two pound steel facemask offers more protection than a one pound titanium cage. Finally, I suffered a mild concussion earlier this year when I was hit in the jaw while wearing a traditional mask. I felt the effects for two weeks. I wonder if this blow (which wasn't really that severe) would have been reduced if I had been wearing a mouth guard to create distance between my jaw and skull (head of the condyle and glenoid fossa). I hope this information is helpful in your decision making process. Pete
    1 point
  8. "Terrible game blue" You "your right - if I were you i would probably practice more"
    1 point
  9. Childhood obesity is real....
    1 point
  10. I love the "+ POS USA" on the harness then below that it says "Made in Taiwan"
    1 point
  11. Most commonly the catcher and most commonly referred to as catcher's interference or CI. JM Is that the same rulebook that says, "On any interference the ball is dead"? :fuel:
    1 point
  12. You didn't gain weight it is those damn gremlins which take in your pants in the off season. They seem to invade my closet every winter too.
    1 point
  13. johnny, Of course they're responsible for knowing the situation! As the umpire, you are responsible for judging whether or not the catcher caught the ball in flight and letting everybody know what you judged. On a "close" one, there's no way for anyone to know what you judged if you don't tell them. Tell them. It's what taught at ALL levels in credible umpire instruction these days (ever since the Eddings ALCS fiasco). Give them a physical and a verbal. It's not coaching, it's umpiring. JM
    1 point
  14. Very serious situation. However, its obvious Brad and the good people at All star care about what they do and how they conduct business. Kudos to you and your staff Brad. Too bad POS cant take a page out of your book. They would still have the MiLB contract for uniforms. I like to see customer service oriented companys take ownership and responsibility for the products they sell. Hence why I constantly spread the word of Jim Kirk at UmpAttire. Great heads up Brad!! Balls and strikes baby!!!
    1 point
  15. I never really attributed my back and neck problems to it. I already had a bad back and neck before I started umpiring. My main problem was getting nailed in the forearm/wrist/hand/elbow on too many ocassions. If I had a MLB catcher in front of me, I would take the scissors every time. First time in scissors - 1990___________American Legion game - 1991_________Mustang - 2001_________Adult League - Spring 2010 (pre-diet)
    1 point
  16. Tough to say. It's hard on your body for many reasons. I hadn't noticed what you noticed...I'll be curious to hear what other think.
    1 point
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