Aging_Arbiter

...........is what he meant to say

I don't like the Designated Hitter rule - but no one cares about that.

Perfect example of why I stand by the fact that I have never ejected a coach. I have only confirmed their desire to no longer participate in that days contest.

make him hold the tee in his teeth for everyone to tee off during the next outing..........

I wouldn't wear that to begin with

I'm not understanding where the reference for Purple has anything to do with Easter. Unless of course you're talking about Easter EGGS!.

Not so tired of it anymore.....are you?

Hey folks, I know I post many things on here that SWMBO does/says etc., but I feel this worth mentioning as it may be beneficial to some of your local organizations. As the UIC for my local LL for 15 of the last 20 years, SWMBO stepped up to run concessions this year. She is also helping our Safety person, who has been on deployments and in training. SWMBO went out and got seven (yes 7) AED units donated to our LL organization. We have 1 at each of our fields now. Last evening, one of those units had to be used. While initially, one thinks about catchers taking a foul ball to the chest, pitchers to the chest, etc., this was a dad coaching Tee Ball. He collapsed during a game. There happened to be 2 nurses at that game. One started CPR, and the other retrieved the AED. After one cycle of CPR, and one shock from the AED, his heart beat and breathing returned. He was talking to the EMT's loading him into the ambulance. My contention is that I am "self proclaimed" FIFTY TWO and FAT and that very well could have been me that dropped. If at all possible, I encourage you to make mention of this to your local organizations and ask them to acquire an AED for the field. You never know when the life that is saved may be yours.

Rock on @Biscuit

wait a sec.............. @Biscuit is quick on the draw today with responses. Didn't the introduction posted indicate @Biscuit was a high school Junior? SHOULDN'T YOU BE IN SCHOOL?!?

In LL "dropping a runner violation flag" is referenced. Easier to keep clean than your hat.

...............and cue @beerguy55

As with @biscuit, I am unaware of utrip rules and agree with NOT throwing your hat. You are not a side judge in football, declaring a player out of bounds. I've heard of this, but this was years ago from what many would consider to be "Smittys" (and not the brand). Yes, they're a little steep at 11 bucks, but I'm thinking you could use a shop rag at this level. https://www.ump-attire.com/Baseball-Umpire-Equipment/Bags-Tools/Running-Flags/?page=1&perpage=28&cat=147&orderby=price As much as I have invested in my equipment, I'm never intentionally throwing on the ground to get dirty, let alone give "lil' Johnny" every opportunity to step on it (I know I would as a kid).

in a crouch is not a requirement. In position to receive the pitch is (in the catchers box, mask on, facing the pitcher)..............they crouch because that's where the strike zone is. No confusion here, but thanks for asking.

Glad I watched the video..........had a hard time understanding how they got 2 runs on FI thro wing it out of play..........then I see he wasn't on the pitchers plate.

so every a new piece of WHATEVER comes out, I send the link to SWMBO and remark something like, check this out, or Do you think it works? or What do you think? Well, apparently, SWMBO KEEPS A LIST that I was unaware of. I'm downstairs in the man cave this past Saturday night, watching some tv through half open eye lids and here she comes.......smart phone in hand. "So, what else do you need? I asked what in the world she was talking about. SWMBO says "I'm $6.43 away from getting free shipping!" yeah, no $#!t. She decided to get me a couple more pair of compression shorts, the UMPLIFE 8 hat cap carrier and several "other items". After several times of going through the "Honey, I don't need all of these things, I just wanted you to see them" (KNOWING that's she'll stick to her guns and have a reason for ordering everything). I added a pair of Easton sunglasses.............

We recently saw the post about a catcher getting hit in the throat, and leaving in an ambulance. Trust me, I wish nothing bad on my fellow arbiters, but don't you think it's better than laying in the hospital thinking "clack - clack" to your self over and over?

You did.

Travesty?? ............ or strategic coaching WITHIN the rules set for them to follow?

I must have a nice butt. Every time I walk away, I hear people whisper "what an ass"

Doesn't appear all the tight to me, seems a bit loose (normal) fitting.

I cannot cite a specific rule for scorekeeping (I'm sure it will follow soon), but I would think as soon as the AT BAT (and ensuing action) is completed, it should be 11-10. I could very well be wrong though. So the stats record his AT BAT. Question: What kind of game ends after 4 innings?