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Cosmic Baseball Umpires Toledo, OH
Umpire Santa posted a topic in Umpire News From Around the Web,
Not sure where to put this…. Our tour stop is in Toledo, OH this weekend and I am having no luck on getting umpires for this weekend. If you are interested please reach out to me.
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Umpire Santa,Rules for stealing home on an inning-ending strikeout
Guest Sparky posted a question in Ask the Umpire,
Let’s say you have a runner on third with two outs and two strikes on the batter. Now let’s say the runner attempts to steal home.
1) under what circumstances, if any would the pitcher’s throw home be considered a legal pitch?
2) in the event that a legal pitch occurred on the play and the batter strikes out (and fails to reach first) can the run score if the runner avoids any tag?
3) does timing (e.g. whether the pitcher starts his delivery before the runner breaks for home) or actions of the batter (such as leaving the batters box to give the runner room to slide) impact the umpire’s potential ruling?
4) in the event such a play occurred and the runner were called safe, would the opposing manager be able to argue that a ball-strike call should have been made?
1) under what circumstances, if any would the pitcher’s throw home be considered a legal pitch?
2) in the event that a legal pitch occurred on the play and the batter strikes out (and fails to reach first) can the run score if the runner avoids any tag?
3) does timing (e.g. whether the pitcher starts his delivery before the runner breaks for home) or actions of the batter (such as leaving the batters box to give the runner room to slide) impact the umpire’s potential ruling?
4) in the event such a play occurred and the runner were called safe, would the opposing manager be able to argue that a ball-strike call should have been made?
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spark2212,Abusive/Screaming Coach
Guest gunrunner posted a question in Ask the Umpire,
Hello quick question for the guys/gals on here...I had an incident where 2 of the coaches were screaming/berating players (this was an girls 8u softball game...) after an inning while in the dugout....A few parents came up after the game and asked "wasn't there something i could do"....First off i have never seen this in any games i have umpired (boys/girls tball-18u), 2nd Parents should be stepping in and confronting coaches or pulling girls off team when subjected to that imo,..putting aside the human decency to call them out on their behavior as just a fan of the game...as the umpire should i have confronted/warned them on it for "unsportsmanlike conduct", these same coaches have a history of antics unbecoming to the sport and know i don't put up with their usual behavior on the field that some other umpires are to intimated to call them on...as a girls coach myself i find this deplorable but I need some insight/help for when i am wearing the "blue" on this one thanks in advance.
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johnpatrick,Abusive/Screaming Coach
Guest gunrunner posted a question in Ask the Umpire,
Hello quick question for the guys/gals on here...I had an incident where 2 of the coaches were screaming/berating players (this was an girls 8u softball game...) after an inning while in the dugout....A few parents came up after the game and asked "wasn't there something i could do"....First off i have never seen this in any games i have umpired (boys/girls tball-18u), 2nd Parents should be stepping in and confronting coaches or pulling girls off team when subjected to that imo,..putting aside the human decency to call them out on their behavior as just a fan of the game...as the umpire should i have confronted/warned them on it for "unsportsmanlike conduct", these same coaches have a history of antics unbecoming to the sport and know i don't put up with their usual behavior on the field that some other umpires are to intimated to call them on...as a girls coach myself i find this deplorable but I need some insight/help for when i am wearing the "blue" on this one thanks in advance.
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johnpatrick,NEW RULES: Posting in the Cooperstown Dream Park Forum-Feb. 2022
Thunderheads posted a topic in Umpires & Teams Connecting,
If you're an umpire and you're looking to get hooked up with teams going to Cooperstown, and you post your availability within this forum, please be advised.
PLEASE, POST ONE (1) TIME:
There are many of you who have 2,3,4 and MORE posts inquiring about the same week. This is unproductive, and clogs the site unnecessarily.
If you've posted, and you're not getting any traction, or replies, simply respond to your own post with something like; "still looking" or anything of the like. By responding, you will place your post up at the top. That being said, that isn't an open invitation to reply to your post every day either
** IMPORTANT!: Remember, you will make it easier on yourself if you only post once also because all of your info and responses will be from one post. And, it's easier and more simple for people to find YOU if you only have ONE post.
Multiple posts with the same inquiry will be deleted.
Again, please be courteous to everyone, post only once when you are inquiring about finding a team to go to Cooperstown.
Thanks, and good luck!
PLEASE, POST ONE (1) TIME:
There are many of you who have 2,3,4 and MORE posts inquiring about the same week. This is unproductive, and clogs the site unnecessarily.
If you've posted, and you're not getting any traction, or replies, simply respond to your own post with something like; "still looking" or anything of the like. By responding, you will place your post up at the top. That being said, that isn't an open invitation to reply to your post every day either
** IMPORTANT!: Remember, you will make it easier on yourself if you only post once also because all of your info and responses will be from one post. And, it's easier and more simple for people to find YOU if you only have ONE post.
Multiple posts with the same inquiry will be deleted.
Again, please be courteous to everyone, post only once when you are inquiring about finding a team to go to Cooperstown.
Thanks, and good luck!
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mikemang7,Post in Can an infielder deliberately drop a line drive?
Senor Azul posted an answer to a question,
No, it is not legal.
All codes (OBR, NCAA, and FED) agree that in any force situation the infielder cannot drop a fly ball or line drive intentionally. Here are the applicable pro rule and high school rule--
2018 OBR rule 5.09 Making an Out
(a) Retiring the Batter
A batter is out when:
(12) An infielder intentionally drops a fair fly ball or line drive, with first, first and second, first and third, or first, second and third base occupied before two are out. The ball is dead and runner or runners shall return to their original base or bases;
APPROVED RULING: In this situation, the batter is not out if the infielder permits the ball to drop untouched to the ground, except when the Infield Fly rule applies.
2018 NFHS rule 8 SECTION 4 RUNNER IS OUT
ART. 1 . . . The batter-runner is out when:
c. his fair fly, fair line drive or fair bunt in flight is intentionally dropped by an infielder with at least first base occupied and before there are two outs. The ball is dead and the runner or runners shall return to their respective base(s).
1. In this situation, the batter is not out if the infielder permits the fair fly, fair line drive or fair bunt in flight to drop untouched to the ground, except when the infield fly rule (2-19) applies (5-1-1j).
All codes (OBR, NCAA, and FED) agree that in any force situation the infielder cannot drop a fly ball or line drive intentionally. Here are the applicable pro rule and high school rule--
2018 OBR rule 5.09 Making an Out
(a) Retiring the Batter
A batter is out when:
(12) An infielder intentionally drops a fair fly ball or line drive, with first, first and second, first and third, or first, second and third base occupied before two are out. The ball is dead and runner or runners shall return to their original base or bases;
APPROVED RULING: In this situation, the batter is not out if the infielder permits the ball to drop untouched to the ground, except when the Infield Fly rule applies.
2018 NFHS rule 8 SECTION 4 RUNNER IS OUT
ART. 1 . . . The batter-runner is out when:
c. his fair fly, fair line drive or fair bunt in flight is intentionally dropped by an infielder with at least first base occupied and before there are two outs. The ball is dead and the runner or runners shall return to their respective base(s).
1. In this situation, the batter is not out if the infielder permits the fair fly, fair line drive or fair bunt in flight to drop untouched to the ground, except when the infield fly rule (2-19) applies (5-1-1j).
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Howard,Majestic MLB Side Panel Shirts XXL
BravoUmp posted a topic in Buy, Sell or Trade,
I have 3 shirts that I no longer need as I have lost weight and need a smaller size. $25 each or $65 for all 3. Thanks
1. Majestic MLB Side Panel Black / Gray XXL
2. Majestic MLB Side Panel Blue / Black XXL
3. Smitty MLB Side Panel Black / Gray Long Sleeve XXL
1. Majestic MLB Side Panel Black / Gray XXL
2. Majestic MLB Side Panel Blue / Black XXL
3. Smitty MLB Side Panel Black / Gray Long Sleeve XXL
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BravoUmp,Post in Attempt to go to 2nd
noumpere posted an answer to a question,
The same question (in a slightly different form) was asked here a couple of weeks ago.
It's a myth that if the player remains in foul territory he is protected; and it's a myth that if the player enters fair territory he's not protected.
It's a myth that the player must turn to the right to be protected; and it's a myth that if the player turns to the left he's not protected.
All that matters is "did he make an attempt" -- and that attempt can be as small as a jab-step, depending on the level. And, it's umpire judgment.
It's a myth that if the player remains in foul territory he is protected; and it's a myth that if the player enters fair territory he's not protected.
It's a myth that the player must turn to the right to be protected; and it's a myth that if the player turns to the left he's not protected.
All that matters is "did he make an attempt" -- and that attempt can be as small as a jab-step, depending on the level. And, it's umpire judgment.
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pnewton,WS crew..
Haid D' Salaami posted a topic in Professional,
I was told of the WS crew on sat..i have a friend working the series, and he let us ( a group of guys) know who the crew is.. It's a good crew. but i cant tell all just yet.
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Anthony96,Paying It Forward & Umpire-Empire's 10 year anniversary - Thank You!
Umpire in Chief posted a topic in Quick Tips,
Paying It Forward & Umpire-Empire's 10 year anniversary - Thank You!
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Umpire in Chief,Premium Membership Changes
Umpire in Chief posted a topic in Umpire-Empire,
I have a great new change to announce regarding Premium Memberships...
Effective immediately your premium memberships now include:
$15 Gift Card fro Ump-Attire.com
$25 Tuition Discount at Mid-American Umpire Clinic
$200 Tuition Discount on the All-Inclusive Package form The Minor League Baseball Umpire Training Academy
$19 Discount on NASO Memberships or Renewals
Additionally, to celebrate Umpire-Empire.com's 10th anniversary Premium Memberships will be on sale from the regular price of $30.00 to $20.00 from now until Jan 31, 2018.
Purchase your Premium Membership here:
Effective immediately your premium memberships now include:
$15 Gift Card fro Ump-Attire.com
$25 Tuition Discount at Mid-American Umpire Clinic
$200 Tuition Discount on the All-Inclusive Package form The Minor League Baseball Umpire Training Academy
$19 Discount on NASO Memberships or Renewals
Additionally, to celebrate Umpire-Empire.com's 10th anniversary Premium Memberships will be on sale from the regular price of $30.00 to $20.00 from now until Jan 31, 2018.
Purchase your Premium Membership here:
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Umpire in Chief,Umpire-Empire Store Changes
Umpire in Chief posted a topic in Umpire-Empire,
I'm horrible at running the Umpire-Empire store and have decided to stop selling physical merchandise myself.
I will be inventorying my existing stock of items then further reducing the price to get rid of it all. I will no longer sell physical items after 2/28/18. If you are interested the remaining inventory is available here:
http://umpire-empire.com/index.php?/store/category/4-umpire-empire-items/
Now I will continue to offer Umpire-Empire merchandise through a Zazzle store I have created. The primary advantage of the Zazzle store is that I have no responsibility for fulfillment. The disadvantage is I have limited control over the price. However, check back regularly. Zazzle places Items on sale periodically. I bought the hoodie shown when it was half off. I'll keep the membership in the loop as items go on sale.
https://www.zazzle.com/umpireempire/products
I will be inventorying my existing stock of items then further reducing the price to get rid of it all. I will no longer sell physical items after 2/28/18. If you are interested the remaining inventory is available here:
http://umpire-empire.com/index.php?/store/category/4-umpire-empire-items/
Now I will continue to offer Umpire-Empire merchandise through a Zazzle store I have created. The primary advantage of the Zazzle store is that I have no responsibility for fulfillment. The disadvantage is I have limited control over the price. However, check back regularly. Zazzle places Items on sale periodically. I bought the hoodie shown when it was half off. I'll keep the membership in the loop as items go on sale.
https://www.zazzle.com/umpireempire/products
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