cperficio

I appreciate the replies, I work hard to keep on top of my game. I have worked all the way up to state championships here. To Johnny, the coach got this information in my pre game chat, which, for local league play, usually is "Gentlemen, I have a fat strike zone, tell your players to swing the bats" To Welpe, I could tell his demeanor was demeaning in nature I just didn't hear it all but the crowd sure did. To Maven, Coach got his warning before the game started where it was told to him we wouldn't discuss strike zones but EVERY manager knows that. Seems like all of you agree that I was too quick, it has been in the back of my mind since it took place. That is why we ask the questions!

I have been umpiring on and off in a small city nearby when we have gaps locally. On this particular day I was switched to a younger league other than what I was normally assigned to. I discovered later there was a problem coach in this league and I was to call his game. The coaches were given their pregame chat, all appeared well, even with some grumbling early on that I tend to ignore from our coach in question. In the 2nd inning I rang up the last batter. I had my mask off and wiping my face when I heard the coaching yelling from 3rd base. Standing next to him was the last batter, helmet on and holding his bat with the coaches hand on his shoulder. I asked him to repeat what he just said as I slowly drifted up the line. The coach repeated that I was confusing the players to the point where they didn't know where the strike zone was anymore. I instantly ejected him and told him he had 60 seconds to leave the park and sit in his car. I started looking at my watch. Fair enough or did he deserve a warning.