jmccurry

Hello, all! It's that time of year again in Ohio. I have some questions about shaking off the rust. My association only had one day that we were able to sign up to volunteer for a scrimmage, and of course Ohio being Ohio, it was cancelled. I have my first game on Thursday, a freshman baseball game. Do you have any recommendations on how to "shake off the rust", if you will, before my first game? I'm pretty nervous going in without any warmup. Any advice is appreciated!

How much ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It's 50 a game Which is high for my area. I did a JV game this season and I was paid 45. Usual pay is 40 for this age level. Sent from my HTC6600LVW using Tapatalk

Sounds like someone's gettin rich off of this I'd assume that it's the school who owns the field it's being played on. It's a private school, tuition is $$$$$ a year.

Yep, sadly. But it is good pay for a 17 year old, so I guess I have to deal with it. The 16u tourney (same people) has a two man crew.

Thanks for the tips! Won't be able to split up the plates, sadly, as it's just me. Will definitely do the other things, will probably bring a wet rag, although it's supposed to be only mid to high 70s.

This weekend, I'm working a tournament of 11U games and need some tips on how to be prepared. What should I bring for my whole day? I'll be working 5 games the first day and 4 games the next day. I've never done this many games (let alone two) in a day, so I don't know what to bring/be prepared for. Any tips are appreciated.

They weren't playing LL rules. From my understanding they were playing adapted NFHS rules. Sent from my HTC6600LVW using Tapatalk

Alright, thanks! I was about 99% sure it was, so I went with it. Sadly, I have only umpired one high school game this year, I've had around 10 games cancelled, season is still going on, though.

The ball didn't roll far. It was within arms length of him. It was impossible for either of them to get up, as their legs were literally tangled with eachother. It was just a really odd play, had never seen anything like it.

Last night I was umpiring a majors game, R1 was advancing home on a play, there was then a play at home and the catcher was blocking the plate with the ball. R1 slid and their legs tangled, causing the catcher to drop the ball. The catcher then bent down and got the ball (while they were still tangled and R1 had not touched home) and then tagged R1 and I called him out. The team whose player was called out argued that he couldn’t block the plate. However, I explained it to them is as long as the catcher has a play on the ball, he’s able to stay after the ball was knocked out of his glove. That was the right call, correct?

my hsm is adidas It works great, cheaper too Ended up buying the Honigs Mask w/Team Wendy pads. I've used it for a few games, feels considerably better than the the HSM (which was a lot cheaper). I ended up buying mainly pro gear to make sure I'm protected. So far, so good.

One thing with me, this is my second season and I don't have that kind of money to drop on a HSM haha. I definitely want to get one in the future to have both, for the situations you described.

That's pretty much the one thing I'm nervous about. I don't see if happening, though. (knock on wood) Never thought about that, but it would of been a pain, as my pads in my mask were glued on and it would of been a lot of work. I agree that TW's are the best pads you can buy, extremely comfortable.

Just a followup. I received the mask, it took all week to get to me (it was UPS ground from Colorado). So, far it's great. The TW pads are amazing and comfortable compared to my HSM. Will be using it in a game next week and will post again here.

Haha! I'm waiting for my mask from Honigs. Should be here Thursday.

Odd, does anyone know why? Surprised by that, actually. Safety is their primary reason. MLB has had a lot of studies done over the past few years by some pretty major universities that has proven the traditional mask to be safer than a traditional mask as far as protection from concussions go. I don't know all the details about it though. I've only heard bits and pieces from different MiLB guys I know and a few MLB guys. One reason why I'm switching. Feel like it'll give me more protection compared to the HSM.

Odd, does anyone know why? Surprised by that, actually.

Ah, I haven't been using a HSM for a long time (about a year), so it may be a better experience for me. Do you live in a place where it's always 32 degrees or something lol? It gets close to 100 here in the summer, so it'll be nice to be cooler, it also gets really cold in the summer here, about 20 on the nicer days. HA! Yeah, I work in Southeast Alaska, so I guess I do have a preference for warmer gear. Also I think I was only using my HSM for like two months, and that was more than enough to make me dislike masks forever. Ah lol! That's why it's cold by ya. It gets cold here in the winter and really hot in the summer. We'll see how it goes. Looking forward to the TW pads in it.

True, definitely something I'll like having on a baseball field. It does feel odd without a hat, I'll give you that. Ah, I haven't been using a HSM for a long time (about a year), so it may be a better experience for me. Do you live in a place where it's always 32 degrees or something lol? It gets close to 100 here in the summer, so it'll be nice to be cooler, it also gets really cold in the summer here, about 20 on the nicer days.

It just so happens that I bought the silver framed one from Honigs. Ended up not getting the sunshield, I'll have to wait until the summer to see if I need one. Since it's still 30 degrees and with the same amount of snow as you on the ground. Crazy that MLB opening day is coming in Cleveland and still it's cold, actually going to an Indians game this Saturday haha.

Possibly. The HSM I have weighs a lot more than the other HSM. I didn't mind it, but it was so heavy it was tensing my neck up after games. I just got this helmet. It is made for the higher levels. It fells really good. http://www.ump-attire.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=MVP4000-SL&Category_Code=HOCKEY-UMPIRE-HELMET&Product_Count=3 Woah. I'm sure that one is much lighter than the one I have. Mine was less than a quarter of that price....

Great to hear! Looking forward to it, just ordered it a few minutes ago.

True lol. Never thought about that. Didn't put two and two together! Thanks for making me come to my senses, and for saving me $9! Guess I had a brain fart... I exaggerate. For some, it's a fashion statement. As you can see from my avatar, I switched to the HSM. Did so for 2 reasons: ball coming down on top of your head from some backstops, and the backswing thing: True, it can happen to anyone. I just for some reason feel the HSM I have anyway wouldn't protect very good (would crack) in those circumstances. Especially in high school ball.

Possibly. The HSM I have weighs a lot more than the other HSM. I didn't mind it, but it was so heavy it was tensing my neck up after games.

Do you recommend buying the sun shade for it, or is it not worth it? I'll be doing a good amount of summer ball, so I was planning to buy one. If you're worried about your hat getting sunburned, then a sun shade is great. True lol. Never thought about that. Didn't put two and two together! Thanks for making me come to my senses, and for saving me $9! Guess I had a brain fart...