Post Game - Should I have???

[Welpe]

Umpires tracking pitch counts? That's one of the more asinine things I've heard in a long time. As if we have nothing else to do out there. :no:

[cyclonehokiece]

Umpires tracking pitch counts? That's one of the more asinine things I've heard in a long time. As if we have nothing else to do out there.

USSSA is innings by thirds (aka outs recorded). Quite simple, you write down new pitcher when he comes in below starter (or previous) and then count the innings he pitched, and write it down. Not that hard. I just hate that we have to get coaches to sign the card. Why not make the tournament director do this part?

[Welpe]

OK, I was picturing actual pitch counts for some reason. That makes a little more sense but unless I'm tracking substitutions for that game, I hate having to get involved with eligibility issues. That's always a sticky wicket.

[stl_ump]

is signing the card says "Terrible Game Blue".

Thats when I reply...."yes it was.... But maybe you'll do better next time"

Now THAT was a good one!!

But I'd probably just end up saying... "Hey... Thanks" in the nicest and cheerest voice I could muster. Kill 'em with kindness.

[ukce1861]

OK, I was picturing actual pitch counts for some reason. That makes a little more sense but unless I'm tracking substitutions for that game, I hate having to get involved with eligibility issues. That's always a sticky wicket.

That's the strange thing. I've never gotten involved in the eligibility of a pitcher, I just record how many innings he's pitched. I don't know how a challenge to his eligibility is supposed to happen - I'd kick it to the TD.

[cyclonehokiece]

OK, I was picturing actual pitch counts for some reason. That makes a little more sense but unless I'm tracking substitutions for that game, I hate having to get involved with eligibility issues. That's always a sticky wicket.

That's the strange thing. I've never gotten involved in the eligibility of a pitcher, I just record how many innings he's pitched. I don't know how a challenge to his eligibility is supposed to happen - I'd kick it to the TD.

It would be a protest, and yes, you would get the TD involved. If anyone questions a pitcher's eligibility, I tell them their beef is with the TD, as I only track innings in the game I am in. Now, if a kid was going to go over the daily limit in the game I am in (which would have to be extra innings in USSSA since a kid can under the rules pitch a regulation complete game) then I would advise the coach that he needs a new pitcher. Other than that, go to the TD. If you are sure, protest away.

[Pete Peterson Sr]

What is all this signing the card crap? Something new I've never heard of? Are they playing golf and attesting the score for a handicapping system or playing in a golf tournament?

What an asinine practice, having to stand around for them to shake hands and have them sign something? Whose freakin stupid idea was this? The last thing I want to do when the game is over is to watch teams shake hands or hang around one minute longer than I have to. Just disheartening to hear about. The umpire should not be ever required to converse with a coach of either team following a game, especially the loser.

Heck, I have an assignor that makes us walk through the "Good Game" line and shake hands with all the players/coaches after the game. Again, I don't agree with it but if I want to work and keep him happy I have to do what I have to do.

There is no compelling reason for this, and nothing good can come from it. I would pass on working for any assignor who insisted I participate in this. YMMV

[SanDiegoSteve]

What is all this signing the card crap? Something new I've never heard of? Are they playing golf and attesting the score for a handicapping system or playing in a golf tournament?

What an asinine practice, having to stand around for them to shake hands and have them sign something? Whose freakin stupid idea was this? The last thing I want to do when the game is over is to watch teams shake hands or hang around one minute longer than I have to. Just disheartening to hear about. The umpire should not be ever required to converse with a coach of either team following a game, especially the loser.

Heck, I have an assignor that makes us walk through the "Good Game" line and shake hands with all the players/coaches after the game. Again, I don't agree with it but if I want to work and keep him happy I have to do what I have to do.

There is no compelling reason for this, and nothing good can come from it. I would pass on working for any assignor who insisted I participate in this. YMMV

Yes, the assignor that makes an umpire walk the shake hands line is out of his gourd, and you can tell him I said so! That's a great way to get an umpire assaulted by some idiot coach or player with anger management issues. It gives them one more chance to get a dig in at the umpiring, and losers seem to be most bitter immediately following a good asswhoopin. Now, if a player or coach comes to me as I'm leaving the field and offers his hand and says good game or something like this, well of course I accept it graciously and say thank you on my way out the gate.