TheLovejoy

For Trade: I don't know what I'm looking for, honestly. It can be an umpiring thing that you've decided that you love, and you think I should have it also. Or trade me something that you think I need. I'm not going to go all in on the, 'turn a paperclip into a house' trade route, but I'm not opposed to anything greater in value than what I have. It could be just for funzies. Gerry Davis Universal Umpire Pads: Brand New, (without the rubber patch): (I'll trade it for $30 if that's the route you wanna go) I ordered these pads just so that I could pull the patch off of it, and put it on my Cooud4/Mirage setup, (none of the other pads come with that rubber patch, and I wanted it 🤷‍♂️), So, you'll see in the pics, I just cut the bottom open, pulled the patch off, and tape it shut. The actual pads are brand new/unused. All Star FM4000 Mag pads w/visor: (will trade for $50 of your dollars if you wanna go that route) Used exactly 5 games in the beginning of September in Iowa. We did 12 games, I had 5 plates. No signs of wear, dirt, sweat, anything. You also get the visor whether you want it or not, because it doesn't fit on my current setup.

Just to add a little to the back end of what they are getting at above: There are two 'wedge' positions to every tag play. Usually when a ball is coming from the outfield and you have a play at the plate, you're on the catchers hip catching that back-end wedge. However, there is also the wedge angle where the ball is coming from. It's usually tighter, and can be obscured a little with some movement from the runner and/or the catcher. Think of the similar position you're in at B, on a steal of 2nd base. You're catching that inner portion of the field with the ball coming in 'over your shoulder', or from behind you while you try to get in position. You have to clear that throwing lane. Same thing. I was taught this is the same position. Catcher making the throw from 'behind' you type of area, and you are catching the inner half of the wedge. This is just easier, because the pitcher is coming from the middle of the field. As I called more games, I realized it's the EXACT same position, as working from the outside of 2b in a 4 man with a runner on 1st. (Now, I prefer to work that 4 man spot from the outside with a runner on 1st any chance I can get). In theory, it should be much easier to see the play than a throw from the outfield.

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TL;DR: I used the All-Star pads that came with this setup on another mask, and wanted to sell this one with brand-new, unused pads/harness. I don't like selling used stuff. I originally bought two All-Star FM4000s — one for me and one for my son, who was planning to get into umpiring. Between firefighting academy and wedding prep all summer (he just got married yesterday ❤️), he never really had time to use it, so it became my backup, and this silver one sat untouched. When I picked up the Gerry Davis Mirage mask at the end of this summer, I pulled the unused All-Star pads off this silver FM4000 and put them on the GDM so I’d have a fresh set there. That left this one as just a bare frame. At first, I figured I’d just sell the frame, but realized that’s not super helpful to anybody who might actually NEED a mask — most of us gear junkies already have plenty of extra parts, and newer umps usually want something ready to wear. One guy even messaged me asking how to attach pads and what harness to buy, and that kind of hit me… selling just a frame isn’t very approachable to anybody who NEEDS a setup. So I decided to purchase the new Gerry Davis Universal pads. Mostly because I don’t like selling used, sweat-soaked gear, just personal preference. I went with these pads because I’m honestly convinced the Gerry Davis Universal pads are MORE effective on the top mask pad than the All-Star FM4000 setup. The All-Star’s top pad is built for catchers wearing helmets or skull caps, while the Gerry Davis top pad seems purpose-built for umpires wearing hats. The difference is honestly night and day. I’m fully convinced it’s the better “hat-friendly” setup for the top of the mask. No research or science here — just real-world experience from someone who’s worn a skull cap for the last five years (before it was cool), after taking a slipped bat swing to the dome 😅.

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I'm not sure you know how this works. You can go back and read it, or I can explain it to you while I'm here. I added pads and a harness so that it was more sellable. However, I still start the price high, then reduce the price, until it sells. You could have just not commented, and watched it in action.

Oh oh I got it now. I just played the link that sent me to the game highlights, and saw that was the first double play where the runner didn't slide. I didn't click the snippet first. It worked. The only OBR ruleset I do is American Legion: American Legion does have an adopted rule that addresses this the same way as the NCAA, so it would be a violation there as well. NCAA this would indeed be a violation. No throw is required, nor even a double play attempt is required. I believe in NFHS this would still be a violation. (I'm actually less sure about the FED rule, as I don't do High School often around here). Since little league follows OBR as it's default with the little league modifications, I'd assume this also wouldn't be interference unless he did actions that stopped F6 from continuing through with an attempt. These are my answers: 🤪

I think you're talking about the 9:30 mark double play. From what I can see where the runner is, he's peeling off (slightly) in the grass. So perhaps it was just deemed that he peeled off and gave up that lane to the fielder. So, I'd have no violation in any rulesets