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I work LL & HS. I enjoy the LL more, because it is fun to watch the kids learn from their own mistakes. Here is the example I usually give when why I prefer the younger levels of baseball. Same question, different answers...... HS - Runner on 1B, 0 outs. Ground ball to SS, where is the play? Primarily 2B, but 1B if Runner from 1st got a good jump. LL Minors (8/9/10)- Runner on 1B, 0 outs. Ground ball to SS, where is the play? WHO KNOWS?!?! Maybe 3B, Maybe to the catcher! Definite stress reliever and good for a chuckle.........

ok, I was holding off in putting anything out there, but I ran across this new site on Facebook. This appears to be a new start up business, and I'm willing to help someone get started. I had asked him to order 2 of the military OD green shirts for me, because SWMBO or I cannot find them anywhere.. ETA was 20 days. I am leaving on vacation for almost 2 weeks, so this wasn't an issue. I apologize for speaking out of turn @umpstu, but, he also placed a call and and was told they would need to be ordered. In trying to be the optimist, I think he is trying to build a base by offering something different, before he builds his inventory. I know some of you may be a little reluctant, but I will follow up once my delivery comes in (with a reminder from my fellow umpires). Just my .02, but the site is Home | UMPIREQUIPMENT.COM

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It's the cycle brother. Without getting to philosophical and hijacking the thread, You're first & last bath, are given to you by someone else.

I'm not a paid spokesman here, just playing Devil's advocate. Is Force3 a small (few employees) company? Could he/they be at the CWS promoting the product and not actually in the office? Just a thought.

I use the shock doctors and have never had an issue.

I too have been a proponent of Gatorade/water 50/50. However, getting older, I'm wondering myself about putting Pedialyte into the mix this year.

WOW.............B1 walks........next 3 batters HBP

TMIB, do Asics come as wide as the New Balance?

@MadMax has the plate tonight in the Northwoods League. He said 6:35 CST Minnesota Mud Puppies v LaCrosse Loggers Northwoods League - Home (stretchinternet.com)

I use the F3's, but I cross the top 2 straps

I drive a 2018 Ram with folding (hard) cover on the bed. It is a 3.6L V6 and I get between 20 & 24 mpg with dark tint on the back and back doors, med on the front door and a 4 inch strip across the windshield to minimize UV rays getting in the cabin. No, I don't cover the area that some people in Kansas do (shout out to @kylehutson). I have a clothes bar across the back window (the hooks are above the back window and not on the sides due to side curtain airbags) that the uni's hang from. I have a small bag with towels, and my shoe care items. Next to it is my rolling (full size) gear bag. Next to that is where I set my shoes after I clean them. Behind that, I have another (back up) small bag of my 2nd set of gear.

I believe that is true for softball. However, they can retreat as far back as home. If they reach the plate, they are out. I'm sure someone with specific cite will chime in soon. I assume your are talking about the Chicago/Pittsburgh game?

Says a vulture from Arizona...............

After last year's ADHOC season that we put together when local restrictions were lifted enough to play, we had a district wide invite type tournament. I was not umpiring, but I was in attendance. Now, I was on the board as the UIC for a better part of 20 years, so the folks around the field know OF me (at least). Well, I'm a spectator now and standing there with the league president when a Coach/dad is at the gated entrance to the field with his son (crying) that he doesn't want to be there and he wants to leave with mom. Dad grabs little Jimmy by the arm (and starts to use that i'm trying to be quiet but I'm gonna whoop your ass tone of voice). You knock off the crying and get back in that dugout. So, little old me.....(5'10" 285 USMC veteran with a not so pretty face) walks up to him rather briskly (with president (also a USMC vet) following closely behind because he knows what is about to occur). I caught myself just as I got to the gate, coach/dad looked up and all I said was "that will be enough". He tried the "this is my son" routine with me. I politely told him that "if you want to continue grabbing the child like that, you won't appreciate the way I am about to grab you. He apologized and went back in the dugout. Oddly enough, the rest of the evening went fine and little Jimmy ended up leaving with mom.

well, it would appear that @MadMax had a couple of extra minutes on his hands.

no. But then again, did i really need to add that I don't give a sh*# what parents think? I gotcha. Point made.

Why do I umpire?...............choose your answer Little League- I like making kids cry! HS- I like seeing frustrated parents when they don't realize the rule differences. On a serious note, it is the closest thing to physical activity that keeps my old bones working. I've been at it for awhile now, and enjoy the game.

Actually, I have. That's why I made the statement from experience. I don't give a SH*# what the parents think.

there are none showing on the member map, but then again, only 66 people have "pinned" themselves.

@MadMaxIs this statement based on the premise that another company supplies the gear? What are the MLBU guidance/restrictions regarding providing their own equipment? Must they rely on the "exclusive provider"? I asked that, to say this. IF I feel more comfortable and safer wearing Z, why would I be required to wear X? Does it /could it void their insurance if this is an exclusive provider requirement? Not being a smart ass, and not asking for a friend. I'M curious.

is it just me.......................but why did the umpire "pick up" the ball?

I thought you were referring to me for a moment..........but then I reread it. I'm fat minimal talent Billy.

I'm on year 3 with mine.........

Congrats @MadMax!