Playoff Assignment

[NCAAump2]

Just got a phone call from my assigner asking for my availability for next week, since our association will be covering the JUCO Regional playoffs!  Won't know my actual assignments until at least tomorrow, but I'm glad all my hard work and dedication has paid off!  

[maninblack69]

Congrats and good luck!!

[KLAH316]

Don't Suck!! 

[law_reb]

Great job! Enjoy.

[JaxRolo]

That's great!

[NCAAump2]

Thanks everyone...to be honest, I was actually surprised to get the phone call today.  I hadn't expected to get any post-season games, especially this being my first year in this organization.  I felt like I had done a good job for the most part on the games I was assigned, but it feels good for my work to be complimented and recognized.  I know I don't post a whole lot on here, but I've learned way more than I ever expected, and really don't think I'd be the umpire I am had I not found this forum.  Thanks for all your input, advice, and well-wishes!

[BuckeyeMike]

Congrats man!!   I can completely relate.  It does feel good to be recognized when you work hard.

 

I too got a call this evening for 2 Varsity tournament games being played tomorrow.  It's only 2A, but heck, this is only my 2nd year.

I was told i was "on the list", but i really didn't expect to get a game, let alone 2.  I was honored just to be put on the dang list.  lol

 

Hope you nail it, and most of all.........relish the moment and HAVE FUN!!!

[flastyle727]

Awesome! Hard work always pays off!

[BigUmpire]

Call strikes!

[NCAAump2]

Tournament ended today.  Had two losers bracket games on Thursday...3-man games, I worked 1B on the first game of the day.  It's way different working 3-man from our regular 2-man, but I think I got the hang of it pretty quickly.  Fairly uneventful game, higher seed won 11-2.  Took the plate on the 2nd game, the guy who was supposed to work it didn't want it, so I volunteered.  Our other partner is a pretty respected umpire in our association, and he also does D-1 and Frontier League, so I was eager to let him see me work and have him give me feedback.  Game went smooth, felt in the "zone" (pun intended), and the higher seed won again 3-1.  

 

Fast forward to today...I was also assigned the if-needed game, and it was needed, as the team in the losers bracket beat the undefeated team yesterday, forcing a deciding game today.  4-man game this time, and I was at 2nd.  I actually liked it a lot.  It was pretty easy to catch on, and everything flowed very nicely.  I didn't have any close plays, or arguments, so I thought it went well.  #3 seed beat the #1 seed 9-6 and never trailed.  #1 came back from 6-1 to make it 6-5, but that's as close as they could get.  Loaded the bases in the bottom of the 9th with their clean-up hitter up, but he flew out to end it.  Was kind of neat to see the team rushing onto the field to celebrate...probably the highlight of my career so far as far as championship games and such go.  Overall, a pretty good weekend.  Thanks again to everyone for the advice and suggestions I've received on here so far.  It's very much appreciated!