hillbillyump

We get the foul tip, uncaught third strike questions a lot. In a HS varsity game had batter swing, ball hit him. Batter takes off towards first, defensive coach comes out of the dugout, and I am standing there calling time. I tell the defensive coach to stand fast, he was going to like what was coming. I call the batter back to the box, call a strike. Defensive coach smiles and goes back to the dugout. Offensive coach comes down says the ball hit his batter, I said yes sir sure did, but he swung at it. He comes back with , are you sure that is the rule? Got to love it, wanted to say no, just made it all up.

Yes it is naptime when he talks. Nap and see what it costs!!!!

OH yes the Stache will be in attendance. Already packing to make sure I can hit the road nice and early Thursday afternoon!!!!! And just for MidAmUmp breaking out the RED shirt! LOL

Oh that's two....see ya, you won't be around for the third one.

I am also a TID. I make sure my partners do know, in case something happens. I keep a glucometer and my glucose tablets handy. In fact I have had a situation and had to check my sugar during the game. Had a fellow umpire bring my kit and I took care of it in the dug out. And to tell the truth SWMBO will tell you that my sugar levels are better during the season than during the off season.

I have to say Mid-American. Well worth the money, great instructors. And I got to say not only instructors, but I consider those guys mentors. Yes there is a difference. Okay Jason do I get my steak knives this year. LOL

One thing to remember is that this was USSSA, coaches more interested in getting points and hardware for winning championship games. So the try to avoid the protest stuff is out the window. Especially around here in Northwest Arkansas.

Another vote for ending the game when home team is ahead and they are batting in the bottom of the inning. Time to head off the field and get ready for the next game.

Just un freaking believable

MidAMUmp beat me to the punch...I have had that drilled into my head at a certain clinic in Springfield.

When I first started, awhile back, that is how I was taught to do my belt.

Why I wear a cup. Even though it would still hurt like a.....will it would hurt.

mjr, then I will see you there!!!!

Dang it, do I get my steak knives this year? LOL Looking forward to seeing what I learn this year. And working with to good knees.

I will give you an example of what keeps me from walking away. About 4 years ago new batter comes up to the plate. I look down and I notice what looks like a pager on his belt, it was his pump he is diabetic. Hey we share something we both are diabetics. Roll ahead 2 years. That kid sees me at the opening ceremony of a Cal Ripken world series, He comes up and asks if I remember him. Took me awhile but I did, He reaches up and takes his team world series pin of his hat and gives it to me. And then he asks if we can have our picture together. No problem. Think it was like game three of the series, I had the plate and he was my catcher. There was a picture of him and I working behind the plate. He signed it and gave it to me after they lost there last game and were headed home. One example of why I don't walk away from it! Love this game!!!!