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Having tested both CPs, the Davis is way better than the POS. My crew tested out the POS when we were in Akron and it didn’t fit one of us very well. And they gave us the 12 and 14 inch to try out. Davis is the way to go

Pretty much, AAA has had a MLB style schedule for a few years now and they want something like that. It does kinda suck though bc we don’t have the same relationships with players and managers anymore. My first 3 years in the game, I knew all the players from west coast teams and now that I’ve spent time in all 3 AA leagues, I don’t know anyone anymore.

Every level has been doing this since last year

1: MLB is testing this in AA and AAA. 99% of the time, the clock starts immediately. As Max said, if a batter gets thrown up and in, we can hold the clock. But on a batter time out, the clock starts immediately. 2: A coach or manager has until 20 seconds to get a fresh 30 seconds on a player initiated trip. If they come out after 20, they can either use another visit to get a reset or be walking off the mound before 0. This is also a AA and AAA experimental rule. 3: You would wave in the new sub and point to wherever the new player is playing. Unless it’s unannounced, which then the press box probably saw it anyway and will announce it

Honestly, I have heard nothing but bad things about those. I’m wearing mizuno running shoes on the bases right and they’re great

Mizuno shoes are the most comfortable I’ve worn. They’re always on sale too. usa.mizuno.com

Same tightness, just have to grab your helmet and frame at the same time, kind of right at the top corner of your mask and it’ll just come right off

The Rawlings helmet. I don’t like the bob the builder helmet

In the minors, yes. They are provided to all umpires. Most guys wear the Rawlings because the all star looks goofy. I personally wear the Easton because it has better padding in my opinion

That looks like the Rawlings skully. Most minor league and MLB umpires wear that one

All current minor league umpires are required. Only call ups have the option and all but maybe one are still wearing it

Yes, started last year. Not because of concussions though, more for thrown bats and blows to the side of the head

I’d do it more if I had better hair

@Razzer

Arrieta was released after the 2025 season