Mechanic for hat throwing manager

[mstaylor]

Has anybody ever have a manager throw a hat down in an argument?

We had a new guy working a JV plate years ago and the manager, also a first year, come out on a call and throw a hissy fit. In the process he threw his hat at the new PU's feet. He dumped him.

He was telling the story at an assoc meeting and the assignor asked if he stepped on his hat? He said he didn't think so. It was then explained that when that happens to step on the hat, spin on it then throw him on the spin. That way he is tossed and his hat is nasty.

[Umpire in Chief]

Never had it happen, but will keep that in my pocket should it ever happen.

[Guest]

Mechanic 1B for this one, if the manager throws his hat up in the air while arguing, is to tell him:

"If that hits the ground, you're done."

You never know, you may get a guy to make an ass of himself chasing the hat around.

[BrianC14]

Has anybody ever have a manager throw a hat down in an argument?

We had a new guy working a JV plate years ago and the manager, also a first year, come out on a call and throw a hissy fit. In the process he threw his hat at the new PU's feet. He dumped him.

He was telling the story at an assoc meeting and the assignor asked if he stepped on his hat? He said he didn't think so. It was then explained that when that happens to step on the hat, spin on it then throw him on the spin. That way he is tossed and his hat is nasty.

Mike, my man! I knew I liked you. You're evil. But I mean that in a good way! :spit:

[moblue]

That's probably a bad idea for me. I wear cleats (plastic so I can call all age groups with them) when I call a game, so there is a chance he might end up needing a new hat afterwards.

[BrianC14]

That's probably a bad idea for me. I wear cleats (plastic so I can call all age groups with them) when I call a game, so there is a chance he might end up needing a new hat afterwards.

Hell, I might wear golf spikes for my next game.... :spit:

[mstaylor]

Brian:

I have a banner as my screensaver that says,"You can do it my way, or you can it my way mad!"

[alcrisp]

I don't agree with that at all. Stepping on his hat, whether he recognizes you doing it intentional or not makes you just as low as him for throwing the hat in the first place. FUNNY Though

[IHSAUmp08]

Mechanic 1B for this one, if the manager throws his hat up in the air while arguing, is to tell him:

"If that hits the ground, you're done."

You never know, you may get a guy to make an ass of himself chasing the hat around.

That's the funniest quote I've ever read. You Canadians aren't that bad afterall, lol. Even though the Gold Medal should've been ours.

[beachump]

Yes,  but you have to be careful.  A dear friend of mine (the man who started me umpiring) once rang a kid up in a high school game and the kid threw his bat up in the air.  My friend said, "If that bat hits the ground, you're done.". The bat hit the backstop overhang and the knob lodged in the fence and hung there.  After the half inning, the kid (who was pitching) is warming up and his coach comes out with another bat, throws it up and hits the kid's bat, dislodging it. As soon as the bat hit the ground, my friend turns to the pitcher and gives him the heave-ho.

[Jimurray]

That's probably a bad idea for me. I wear cleats (plastic so I can call all age groups with them) when I call a game, so there is a chance he might end up needing a new hat afterwards.

I don't think most reputable umpire associations allow their umpires to wear cleats.

[BigUmpire]

That's probably a bad idea for me. I wear cleats (plastic so I can call all age groups with them) when I call a game, so there is a chance he might end up needing a new hat afterwards.

I don't think most reputable umpire associations allow their umpires to wear cleats.

Sounds like he was wearing plastic molded cleats.

No problem with that.

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That's probably a bad idea for me. I wear cleats (plastic so I can call all age groups with them) when I call a game, so there is a chance he might end up needing a new hat afterwards.

I don't think most reputable umpire associations allow their umpires to wear cleats.

 

Sounds like he was wearing plastic molded cleats.

No problem with that.

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Do the Pros wear molded cleats?

[BigUmpire]

Why does that matter?

Please compare the surfaces we call on vs a major league field!

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