RingEmUp918

I wear combos every game, and love them. And like most I typically dont have time to change pants between games. If your going with the Smittys (they have a 2 inch expandable waist band), go with the smaller size. I'm typically a 33-34 waist and ordered the 32 in the Smittys and they fit perfect. Best price you will find on them is here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BBS375-SMITTY-UMPIRE-PLEATED-COMBO-PANTS-NEW-/330873894512?pt=US_Men_s_Athletic_Apparel&var=&hash=item4d099ef670#ht_235wt_934 As for shin guards, check your local used sporting goods store or craigslist. I found a pair of All Star catcher's shin guards at my local Play it Again Sports for 9.99! and have found no reason to upgrade, they look very similiar to the All Star System 7 shins (minus the additional foam padding and the $129 price tag. And they provide adequate protection.

ill take it for $20

lol right there with you, gonna devote more time to my professional development. Peace

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Ya, this is what I questioned the most.

In a situation of INT by a retired/scored runner must you ALWAYS call an out?

USSSA tourney game, I'm in the field. Close game, with some emotions flying on both sides. 1 out, runners on 1st and 3rd. Batter hits grounder to the 2nd baseman who tries to get r3 at home, runner slides in and is obviously safe and the catcher drops the ball on the play. Here's where it gets interesting... the runner who slid into home somehow ends up on top of the baseball and as hes getting up he picks up the ball in his hand, takes cpl steps then realizes what he did and drops the ball. r1 advances to 2nd on the play. PU calls time....(at this point im thinking oh s*#$, here we go), both team's coaches erupt and partner and I meet up in middle of the field to discuss.... Partner dosent have much experience so he really didnt have a clue what to do here... and neither did I for that matter. The best I could come up with was that the run counts, interference on the play for picking up a live ball therefore I called the batter out. r1 stays at 2nd. Defensive team was ok with that, however offensive HC throws a fit and his 1b coach (who had been pain entire game) decided to re-enact the play there for he got to go home early for demonstration. So, how bad the blow this call? After thinking about it I should have either a) run counts, nobody is out as the intereference did not have direct affect on the outcome of the play, or b) run counts, r1 is out and batter stays at first thoughts?

I love how the breast cancer awareness symbol on side of his plate boot matches the shirt. Pic was taken in the big city of Skiatook, Oklahoma.