Wet balls

[renegadewolf]

Just wondering if anyone has tried anything like this.  A smaller container capable of holding 2-3 balls.  In said container put in some variety of absorbent kitty litter to dry the balls off during an early morning game with plenty of dew on the field or a wet drizzly day? In my head it seems that if a ball is put in there given a shake around and allowed to sit until the ball in use needs to be dried it would be much drier than if a towel were used.  Any ideas or input into this?  picture attached for reference purposes

 

[JaxRolo]

Good idea but I will not do it.

 

I already have enough stuff to worry about. If the ball is wet I toss it to the coach let them worry bout it. If they want dry balls they will provide them.

 

I really don't consider it my problem to keep them dry.

 

It would be a good idea to bring up to a coach.

[Majordave]

Agreed.  Not really our problem as umpires.

[Stan W.]

its a great idea........for the facility management or the home team......I use what they give me.....

[noumpere]

that is what many teams use after using a towel to get some off then in the staydri bucket then back to a dry towel and good to go

[semper_fi_72]

Not my job to worry about keeping baseballs dry.

A little baby powder after my shower keeps my balls dry enough.

[grayhawk]

RBDSB

 

(Renegadewolf Ball Drying Supply Bucket)? This could be a long thread...

[Guest]

How to deal with wet baseballs:

 

*throw towards home dugout*

[BT_Blue]

RBDSB

 

(Renegadewolf Ball Drying Supply Bucket)? This could be a long thread...

That's it... just what we need! Another 30 page thread!

[Jocko]

What else could you put in the RBSDBQRZWY?

[Umpire in Chief]

Just wondering if anyone has tried anything like this.  A smaller container capable of holding 2-3 balls.  In said container put in some variety of absorbent kitty litter to dry the balls off during an early morning game with plenty of dew on the field or a wet drizzly day? In my head it seems that if a ball is put in there given a shake around and allowed to sit until the ball in use needs to be dried it would be much drier than if a towel were used.  Any ideas or input into this?  picture attached for reference purposes

 

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Actually I have asked the home team to do this before but some Turface in a bucket to keep the balls dry. 

[T-Rav]

Smart coaches might do this, oh wait those two words don't belong together. 

 

This is when you know we are counting down the days to the start of the season...

[NFUA_44]

How about a little turface in the right ball bag?  Would be a good reason to wear both ball bags!

 

 

Smitty Alert!  Run for cover, 30 page thread on the way.

[JaxRolo]

How about a little turface in the right ball bag? Would be a good reason to wear both ball bags!

Smitty Alert! Run for cover, 30 page thread on the way.

   

[BalkHawk]

*ross perot voice* Not gonna doit.

[Thunderheads]

RBDSB

 

(Renegadewolf Ball Drying Supply Bucket)? This could be a long thread...

[Thunderheads]

this topic is why you should keep a bag of white rice in your FSB!!!  

[BT_Blue]

Dear lord! Last thing we need is a FSB connection.

[Jocko]

Keep the rice between the vagisil and summer's eve? :wave:

[Thunderheads]

Keep the rice between the vagisil and summer's eve?

You've seen Rolando's FSB?

[Thunderheads]

Dear lord! Last thing we need is a FSB connection.

Hey, one of the more fun/amusing threads in some time I'd venture to say

[JaxRolo]

Good one Jeff!!! 

[Thunderheads]

Good one Jeff!!! 

Sorry, I don't usually do that, but ..............

[JaxRolo]

Good one Jeff!!! 

Sorry, I don't usually do that, but ..............

 

If you have the opportunity take it! My feelings won't get hurt to much!

[Jocko]

I keep my feelings in my FSB next to the rubbing mud and swiss army knife