concertman1971

Would like the group thoughts on this: Fall ball HS game. Working 3 man so some of the newer guys can get 3 man reps (thats a whole different thread). Local HS, power team, always in the top national and state rankings, money is not an issue at this school. Im U1 in A, R1. R1 turns to the 1BC standing right next to him and says "can he repeat that, I only heard 4" they then both look into the 3b dugout and give the universal sign for "do it again" and then the play proceeds. This happened a few times throughout the game. Clearly, they were using coms on the bases. Not legal in NFHS. How are you addressing it? ARE you addressing it?

SOLD! Lock it up

Never worn

Brand New In Box Size 15 NB Plate shoes. Between the other brand new pair, the Mizunos and the 2 pair of magistrates, one has to go!

Brand New In Box Size 15 NB Plate shoes. Between the other brand new pair, the Mizunos and the 2 pair of magistrates, one has to go!

I wanted to do some "sky blue" mocks to match the new MLB black shirts, but matching that color is TOUGH

@MadMax to be fair, these were MLB only issue................

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I spit out my morning coffee reading this! Thanks Max

when UPS delivers them, @bluetick48 will be the proud owner of these pads. Enjoy them!!!

Yes, I always want to get to the 45, OR AFATPA (As Far as The Play Allows). However, my keen baseball knowledge will tell me that a 2 hopper hit to f4 with no one on tells me to use economy of motion. Trail the runner, but understand that sprinting to the 45 adds nothing to the game. IMO, the guy who blindly sprints to spots is telling me that he is inexperienced. That same keen awareness also knows that a slow roller hit to f5 who is charging hard and throwing on the run often pulls f2 off the bag and towards the runner. this means I am not blindly running to a spot, but rather UMPIRING and taking what the play gives me, while reading the actions of the fielders. I may have to stay longer for fair/foul, there may be some action by f3 coming off the bag early as he reads an errant throw. Does BR slide at the last minute? Is there OBS? Plays on the infield are many times the plays where we get paid. Read the play, react to the play, make the call. Just my $0.02

Something like this?

Haven't pulled the trigger yet. Size of the Nike sole and the toe box didnt match up with the Reebok. May work better depending on the size you have.

I had a call with this company last week https://getmicdup.com/ Their platform is pretty amazing, and I think it would be a great tool for umpires to use in-game for evaluation of partners as well as self-evaluation. The mic saves the audio and then you upload it to your phone/computer when the game is over. It will transcribe the words for you and you can then share clips/games/situations with colleagues. Would love the group thoughts on something like this. With the HS "no mic/camera" rule for players, do you think this would be allowed?

Im sure when the State org Heads and assignors are not 60+ and stop using the "back in my day" phrase like its a Biblical quote, creased hats, patent shoes, all black ONLY requirements, and (sorry @MadMax) NAVY shirts will all but disappear. Look at any younger (below 35) umpire out on a field. They are not creasing hats (unless pressured by those 55+ guys) and they certainly aint wearing patent leather shoes. Sh&*t, even softball is coming around on the pant color! I am at an age and a space in my career that I wear what is comfortable. Nike Golf shoes with the FORBIDDEN white logo on the bases, and whatever plate shoes I have in the car on game day. Just look at the 50th anniversary of Referee Magazine. The advertisements in that thing CATERED to the 55+ crowd, but articles were written about the "aging out of officials" and the "lack of officials". Im guessing the marketing departments at these places are the same Old Heads (for you Old guys, thats what the young generations calls you, and they most definitely mean it with all of the respect you think it carries) that run the state orgs.