McClelland Calls Pitches from Middle of Infield

[Richvee]

Actually the hitter would tell the pitcher where he wanted the pitch thrown.  

Yep. And in 1879, base on balls was 9 balls....changed to 8 in 1880. And I know up to some point, fouls were not considered strikes. 

[VAUmp]

I guess now it will be considered the best practice!

 

http://espn.go.com/mlb/spring2013/story/_/id/9073006/tim-mcclelland-calls-balls-strikes-mound 

[JaxRolo]

Not this again!

 

It's already here:  http://umpire-empire.com/index.php/topic/52394-mcclelland-calls-pitches-from-middle-of-infield/

[Thunderheads]

Not this again!

 

It's already here:  http://umpire-empire.com/index.php/topic/52394-mcclelland-calls-pitches-from-middle-of-infield/

THANK YOU!!

[Thunderheads]

I thought we were going to have to wait until Jeff got to work.  

wasn't available yesterday, sorry to dissapoint ....

 

besides, most people don't like what I do anyhow

[JaxRolo]

I thought we were going to have to wait until Jeff got to work.  

wasn't available yesterday, sorry to dissapoint ....

 

besides, most people don't like what I do anyhow

 

You got that right!   

[Thunderheads]

 

I thought we were going to have to wait until Jeff got to work.  

wasn't available yesterday, sorry to dissapoint ....

 

besides, most people don't like what I do anyhow

 

You got that right!   

I knew you'd chime in on that, ....but regardless of your intent, .... I find what I said to be true

[bam]

All those old people want to be home by 4pm.

Those buffets don't last all afternoon, y'know!

[James Walker]

:banghead: Why won't this subject die?!?! :shrug:

[Thunderheads]

Why won't this subject die?!?!

[VAUmp]

I just thought it was a neat article that an MLB ump actually did it.  
 

I didn't think that posting something like that would bring three grown men to tears.  I guess I was wrong.

[Thunderheads]

I just thought it was a neat article that an MLB ump actually did it.  

 

I didn't think that posting something like that would bring three grown men to tears.  I guess I was wrong.

no one is crying ..... it's just been discussed adnauseum the last 2 days, that's all.  The comments aren't directed at "you" .....

[Jocko]

Combine the threads. Again.

[dumbdumb]

Interesting article I found. 

 

There was no dress code, but contemporary prints depict the idealized portrait of the gentleman arbiter--a distinguished-looking gentleman resplendent in top hat, Prince Albert coat, and cane, who stood, kneeled, or sat on a stool in foul territory along the first base line. Although the attire became less formal by the Civil War, the volunteer arbiters continued to receive no remuneration for their services other than the "honor" of being chosen "the sole judge of fair and unfair play.

 

 

The whole story is here. 

http://www.sdabu.com/history_main.htm

 

Same place I found out about working behind the pitcher. 7th paragraph, last 2 lines. But, this (behind the pitcher) might have been a little bit after sitting on the bucket on the first base line to judge a fair game.

 

added 3/30

 

Here is a nice article about working 1 man for many years. It does not mention the position taken on the field by the umpire, but apparently a lot of games were worked with a 1 man.

 

http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/dividing-the-umpires/

[NFUA_44]

Move it to the new sub-sub forum of the Off Topic forum, and call it:

 

As I See it from behind the mound

[Jocko]

:horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse:

[Umpire in Chief]

http://mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=25784451

Jax, didn't you see my tutorial on posting MLB videos???

 

no. Will it work on Tapatalk?

Don't know 

Merged a couple of different threads here so the flow is probably off...

[cyclonehokiece]

:Horse: :Horse: :Horse: :Horse: :Horse: :Horse: :Horse: :Horse: :Horse:

Jocko, you suck at Oregon Trail, cause all your animals died. 

[IABlue]

LOL, I actually know the McClelland family.

 

Must be an Iowa thing.