Is this the right place?

[Kevin_K]

Is this where I get to vent about my partner who, in order to be awful, would have to get better?

 

I worked with him before, so I knew I wouldn't have a partner who could umpire to any degree. He showed up 10 minutes to game time and asked if I minded if he did the plate. I did mind, since I was nearly dressed already, and was just waiting to see what color shirt he was wearing so I could try to match him. If I had an arrow sticking in one eye and poured lye in the other, my strike zone would be more consistent than his. That really was the primary reason I minded, but I figured I couldn't say that to him.

 

He parked about 200 yards away from me and waited at his car while I put ball bags on my belt and pulled out a shirt to match him.

 

While on the bases, he made it all the way to the top of the second before he missed a play at third by banging out a runner who beat the throw and the tag by a clear margin. He made up for lost time by proceeding to miss 5 more plays in the next 4 innings. Fortunately(?) he missed three for each team, which made both teams equally enraged. Further, he butchered both safe calls and out calls. So all in all, I guess you could say he had a balanced game.

 

His call were so offensive that I had to intercede between him and the AC of the VT. The coach was justifiably upset, and rather than run the coach, I rodeo clowned him.

 

My partner came in between most half innings, and despite me finding ways to avoid speaking to him - like going to each bench to verify the score (no scorebaord in the park), did not get the message that I did not want him near me.

 

On the plus side, I got plunked for the first time this season and the 13u game went 7 innings in 2:05.

 

Oh the joys of last minute time switches.

[Lala]

Not only is he bad but he is also unprofessional...A deadly combo

[grayhawk]

This is the right place. Have a seat at the bar and buy me a beer...

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[Old Skool]

I would have no problem addressing all of this umpire's deficiencies directly with him as we walked to our cars in the lot.  I would also address with our assigner my desire to not work with this slackard again even if it meant a night off.  This clowns antics are a reflection of the crew and I value my own reputation as a solid umpire enough that I would not feel guilty addressing it to the right people including my partner if he pulled this crap in my game.

[Kevin_K]

I chose not to waste my time, energy, or breath on the jack wagon. That morning when my assignor texted me who my partner would be, I responded with "U gotta b f 'in kiddin." I knew it would be bad, but he surpassed even my low expectations.

 

As soon as I was changed after the game, I called my assignor - who is also a good friend -and suggested that Mr. X should only umpire games with make believe players, coaches, and fans.

 

I have been assured that I am owed exactly one adult beverage of my choice the next time my assignor and I get together. So I guess in the long run, I win.

[Pete Peterson Sr]

I chose not to waste my time, energy, or breath on the jack wagon. That morning when my assignor texted me who my partner would be, I responded with "U gotta b f 'in kiddin." I knew it would be bad, but he surpassed even my low expectations.

 

As soon as I was changed after the game, I called my assignor - who is also a good friend -and suggested that Mr. X should only umpire games with make believe players, coaches, and fans.

 

I have been assured that I am owed exactly one adult beverage of my choice the next time my assignor and I get together. So I guess in the long run, I win.

 

 No...You,my friend, are owed more than that, lol.

[PGOLDEN88]

I chose not to waste my time, energy, or breath on the jack wagon. That morning when my assignor texted me who my partner would be, I responded with "U gotta b f 'in kiddin." I knew it would be bad, but he surpassed even my low expectations.

 

As soon as I was changed after the game, I called my assignor - who is also a good friend -and suggested that Mr. X should only umpire games with make believe players, coaches, and fans.

 

I have been assured that I am owed exactly one adult beverage of my choice the next time my assignor and I get together. So I guess in the long run, I win.

Your assignor should have said "Drinks on me all night. Transportation is on you though."