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Texas Manny

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  1. (OBR) The only thing I would do differently is, as the base umpire, make a call. Otherwise, not enough information and the conversation is inaudible. If this was an NFHS game, then I yield to those familiar with NFHS situational rules.
  2. What is it you are trying to discuss. Your image is not availalbe?
  3. I may be the only one, but this is the wussification of baseball of baseball happening right before our eyes. IR is absolutely changing the face of baseball and I submit that by the time they are finished, baseball will look like NFHS before it's done and worse. IR is truly a pandora's box. There's an old addage: If it ain't broke, don't fix it, and if it's fixed, DON'T BREAK IT! LEAVE BASEBALL ALONE!
  4. I agree with everything many said except for the last sentence of his post. I can think of several things that are more exciting than being in the zone. LOL...I'm afraid to ask. I was referring to the game particulars. Being in the zone is a plate umpires euphoria.
  5. The best piece of advice I can give you on plate work is to make sure you track the ball with your eyes from the pitchers hand all the way into the glove. Let it register in your mind that the ball has been caught, then make your "Ball #" or "Strike!" call, as the case may be. If you exercise proper eye control, and also proper head height (bottom of mask is at top of the catchers head) it is almost impossible for you to A) miss the pitch, and B) call it too soon. Get into the zone, block everything out, and let it be just you, the catcher and the pitcher. Nothing is more exciting than being in the zone.
  6. God's Advocate - I'm sure that Nick only points when the award needs to be sold, the moment requires it, or the batter has a brain-fart. On a routine HBP, "Time!" is all that I would think is needed. ? I was edifying. I figured you were on that page of thought. Maybe not?
  7. God's Advocate - I'm sure that Nick only points when the award needs to be sold, the moment requires it, or the batter has a brain-fart. On a routine HBP, "Time!" is all that I would think is needed.
  8. I checked the WUS and Jim Evans books. There is no reference in either manual. You will need to see in January.
  9. I know that a lot has changed in terms of HBP situation handling, so here is what I did 20+ years ago. I know this will need to be reviewed and tweeked. If a batter was hit by the pitch, under normal, non-confrontational settings, I would simply throw my arms up in the air, calling "Time!", while working my way out to the side, opposite the batter, and then again, depending on the situation of the game, either give a simple point to first base, or give a snap point to first. If a batter was just grazed by the pitch, under normal, non-confrontational settings, so that it was not obvious to all around, I'd throw my arms up in the air assertively, yelling "Time!", then I'd either clap my hands twice, or controllably slap the area where the batter got hit, and say "You, first base!" If a situation develops in a game, where bad blood surfaces, for whatever reason, when the one side of the offending members comes to bat, I'm on alert. It's one thing for a pitch to come close. If multiple pitches come close, and I feel it's intentional, a warning comes out. If the ball directly hits the batter, I immediately call "Time!" and swing out in front of the home plate area, talking to the batter, asking if he is "Okay?". I get his focus off the pitcher. Only if the situation is heated, where the two are jawing at one another will I follow the batter down a little bit, while telling both to "Shut up!" As for ejection criteria, if I am certain that the pitcher threw at the batter, he's gone. If there is a doubt, he gets a very stern warning, and anything close means his early demise. My premise is that a baseball is a weapon when improperly used. Each situation is different, but maintaining control at all times is paramount to me. I will act as the situation warrants. Regrettably, prevention in the worst case scenarios is usually post-event.
  10. Thank you MidAm. Much appreciated. Awaiting the web site for enrollment.
  11. Not to complicate it further, but depends on the area the play is happening in, because the dugouts are treated differently then the other areas, and certain areas have book rules and others ground rules.
  12. You are working in the box behind the mound. Once the ball is hit, step up and turn like you did. Watch the fielder. As he begins to throw, start moving towards first and follow the throw over your shoulder. Get set, HOK, and then call it. You are only going to get a few steps, maybe a few more, but you should be able to get to the B area. As you improve, your speed will develope and you can get closer. You'll learn to cheat with runners on base. Angle is primary. Distance is secondary. Always go for angle. The distance will come.
  13. First throw by infielder is two bases from time of pitch. Intervening play, throw by fielder is two bases from time of throw. Pitcher overthrows in attempt to pick a runner, from the rubber, off of 1st or 3rd, one base, time of pitch. Pitcher steps off, then throws out of play, two bases from time of pitch. Pitcher fields a batted ball, throws to first or third, first play by infielder, two bases, time of pitch. Pitcher fields a secondary throw, and then throws to out of play, two bases from time of throw.
  14. Once again, thank you so much for such a kind, generous, offer. I have emailed according to your instructions. Thank you! God Bless! Manny
  15. Are you just now finding this out.. but if you want to view the videos, it's gonna cost you. Its like his new toys the manuals -- soon he will be quoting from the ncaa site or posting those videos again. You Betcha!
  16. Are you just now finding this out.. but if you want to view the videos, it's gonna cost you. That didn't exist back in 1990-1993 when I worked in college. It's all new. I just figured I'd share. I can't be the only one out there who didn't know, am I? < crickets, crickets...>
  17. You got it. NO RUNS SCORE! Yay! We agree!
  18. Im confused (again!) Doesn't this contradict the previous Wendelstadt intperp where the order didn't matter wit the R1 R3 and BR missing first and R1 missing second for the second and third outs (in some order)? Wendelstedt 8.3.4.E., applies only when the appeals require recognition of a fourth out. If the appeals process creates the 2nd and 3rd outs, to close the inning, then as the last statement says, 8.4.3.E will not apply.
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  20. With all respect, I believe your friend telling you that not declaring "Ball. No he didn't go!" is fundamentally (teaching basics) and even advanced, flawed in nature. When a check swing situation requires the home plate umpires ruling, on a pitch outside the strike zone, but offered at by the batter, the plate umpire has two distinct rulings to make. One, the pitch, and second, the attempt of the batter. WUS and PBUC state in their respective manuals, to declare both the pitch, and the swing attempt. From PBUC Umpire Manual, pg 104: All decisions on checked swings shall be called loudly and clearly by the plate umpire. If the pitch is a ball and the batter does not swing at the pitch, the mechanic to be used by the plate umpire is: "Ball; no, he didn't go!" From Wendelstedt Umpire School Comprehensive Manual for the Two-Umpire System, pg III, Check Swing Mechanics: ...If, in your judgment, the hitter did not offer at the pitch, you will make the ball and number call, followed by the vocalization, "No, he didn't go!"... The Jim Evans Maximizing the Two-Umpire System is surprisingly silent on this issue. I respect your advanced level umpires opinion, but in fundamental training and advanced, practical, exercise, it is the proper professional mechanic, and thing to do, to declare the pitch, and the batter's attempt as prescribed. However, you are your own umpire. Do as you feel.
  21. Home page to the NCAA Baseball Umpiring Central Hub Web-site: NCAA Baseball Arbiter Sports That is all! Enjoy!
  22. From the NCAA website, you may directly download a PDF copy of the 2013 and 2014 Baseball Rulebook: NCAA 2013-2014 Rule Book That is all. Enjoy!
  23. In response to MSTaylor's NCAA 8-6 AR: From the Wendelstedt Umpire School Rules & Interpretations Manual, Pg 168, SSS 8.4.3.E - Apparent Fourth Outs (Additional Third Outs) After the thrid out has been made, the defense may continue to make appeals on runners for missing bases or for not properly tagging up. They may replace any of these outs with the third out if it is advantageous in preventing runs from scoring [7.10(D)]. This is not the case if the appeals make for exactly three outs. if multiple appeals are made which only create three outs, the defense is restricted by the order in which they appeal. End of Wendelstedt NCAA 2013 and 2014 Rules, pg 70, SS. 8.6.B.9, AR: (9) If there are two outs before the appeal on a runner, the appeal becoming the third out, no runners following the appealed out shall score, and if the appeal is a force out, no runners preceding or following the appealed out shall score (see Rule 2 – Force Play). A.R.—If the defense will make more than one appeal, the defense must appeal in the correct order unless it is an advantageous “fourth out†appeal. End of NCAA. It does not appear that the NCAA code contradicts the OBR Interpretation of force application in appeals. The end result would be the same: NO RUNS SCORE.
  24. One of the true tests of being an umpire is working with individuals who are both greater skilled, and less skilled, than ourselves, and how we deal with everything that comes with that. From being a humble teacher, to being the cushion of pins and needles, it is truly a work of art to find that balance with both ends of the spectrum. Some folks we can learn from. Others we can offer a tip or two and they are greatful. Some are God's gift to umpiring, that even the great Jocko Conlan, Al Somers, or Augie, couldn't hold a candle to them, let alone ourselves. Others are like a sponge, absorbing all the training and tips we can give them. Anyone can call balls and strikes, safe's and out's. Real umpiring happens in the arena of personality management. I wasn't implying anything Platejob to you, or anyone, personally. I was simply pondering on your thoughts, and in realizing it's sarcasm, it made me think about how we, in general, see other folks. What can be done to help others to be better umpires and people? That was just the thought that popped in my head, so I wrote it down.
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