Mr Ump

I am at 5‘11“ and while I don’t get a lot of hits, the two or three that I get are worth the price of a solid plate that is made properly, interested in seeing new ones like the picture above

That price will be interesting. I think when I had my team west vest, it was in the $300 range. Although I am in the All-Star Colbalt game, I would really be interested to see how this plays out.

So where is the last place that we can get still available from? I guess I better get my last pair.

I have a pair of gloves with finger tips that are white. Perfect gloves. Get Ray’s gloves

E Bag will last as a longtime bag. Sturdy, expandable, handles don’t break and the zippers are perfect. Many will give you many choices but when you see others with the E Bag you will see why they do. Good luck in your search.

I use two bags (Honigs). Up to 6 in my right bag since I am right handed. Left bag has Ump Life magnetic card holder with red pen in front inside pocket and wooden brush in the rear inside pocket. Hard candy and indicator in the big part. Never lost any bags while running.

The way I look it’s just one game fee. I like being in the front of the line.

Thanks

.would look good with the cream shirt. Of course I don’t own a cream…lol but for those that do. '

New MLB/College convertible jacket came today. Very nice. Probably best product I ever got from Smitty. Order a size down unless you are going to use on the plate. I wear a xl and the lg was perfect fit. Personally I have a plate Coat for 55 and below and long sleeves for 56 -70 degree games. This will only be worn on the bases both converted and not.

It all comes down to persobal preference and. body fit. For me it!s Colbalt. Protection is 100 and cooler than the WV in AZ heat.

I just ordered one just to have what the cool kids have this spring. The wrist stripe is old school and I like old school. Biggest worry is Smitty’s size chat. Their last jackets ran “baggy”. Oh well I will report back in five days.

I last wore the red pads, navy shirt combo in 2000 when filming HARDBALL with Keanu Reeves…not going back

Less is more

You sure can call time. Especially in the interest of safety or the flow of the game. Where do these coaches get this stuff from that comes out their mouths. Wow!

That is exactly what I been doing for 25 years. As my memory has gotten worse with age verbalizing the count first and foremost keeps me in the game. And rarely am I asked the count. If I make a mistake I got two helpers right there to get me straight. The batter and the catcher. Oh and I say ball every pitch unless it is ridiculously off the top of the backstop. I believe the rule book says every pitch should be called. Too many umpires keep important info a secret. Why?

I use a half safe signal pointed to the right and no verbal. I pregame the no verbal with my catchers. “If you don’t hear me on dropped third you need to make a play. I either didn’t see you catch it or I don’t think you caught it. If you do catch it come up and show everyone.” If I got a catch I come up big and loud to stop the action. I have had many catchers (all ages) thank me for giving them direction on how I am gonna officiate that play. Remember they can’t see our signal. This method altho different than what we were taught at school works for me.

I tried to stop the old school cross body point for lefties once and was just lost behind this big 6’ 4” 270 lb. hitter. I just went back to the cross body. I never knew why I (with no one on) look at my finger either but never been dinged for it nor missed any action on the field so I left well enough alone. At this point (no pun) in my career both hs and college, I am just gonna keep doing what I do including an occasional hammer for the swinging caught strike 3-3rd out. If the point works for cool kids like Mad Max then why not for old dogs like Mr Ump. Photo Credit - Referee Magazine, March ‘21

I am that guy that does not use one as Kyle said. My neck build is short and my AS CP sits real high. My AS Mag mask and Wilson alum mask both over lap my CP so I am protected. Still most people need one and many have them on wrong. Like Mad Max said I too recommend for those that need one, get one.

I didn’t really realize how sweet these mask were until I bought one on Mad Max’s recommendation. I plan to get a black/black with additional tan pads for next season. Visor of course too l

When I wear my light blue I get plenty of compliments.

Black mask, silver pads…blue visor

Not painting it. Just gonna roll with it as offered by AS