One ball bag? Big deal?

[John S.]

Hey everyone,

 

I noticed yesterday that the PU during the As vs. Marlins game was only wearing one ball bag

 

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/11493214/v34095035/must-c-cannon-cespedes-nabs-stanton-at-plate/?source=MLB&c_id=mlb&tcid=facebook_embedded_player&gid=2014_06_27_oakmlb_miamlb_1

I know it is proper to use two ball bags depending on the level of baseball you do. I always assumed whenever you would umpire any older than 16 or 18, that you should wear two ball bags. Personal opinion, or proper attire?

[noumpere]

Especially when you have a ball boy, it doesn't really matter.  He'll bring you out baseballs whenever you need them.

 

If you are given more balls than will fit comfortably in one bag, wear two.  Otherwise, WGAF?

[BRUMP]

As someone who does predominantly LL id feel

Overdressed if I wore 2

[ALStripes17]

I always wear 2 ball bags as my indicator stays in my left bag and brush in my right. The routine is there, more trouble to change the routine than it is to put on one more ball bag

[KLAH316]

Always two.... It keeps be balanced out, or else I'd lean to the right too far! 

 

I always keep my scorecard/notepad/stopwatch in my left bag.  @ALStripes17 is right, there is a routine and I'd feel weird if I broke it.

[millerforrest]

Personal preference. No big deal.

[Dannytheman]

I only wear one. Most times in LL you only get 2 to 3 balls anyway! 

[JaxRolo]

Always 2 for me.

[maven]

I wear two. Don't much care whether you prefer 1 or 2.

[Jocko]

I wear 2. Where else am I gonns keep my sandwiches and cookies when I'm on the bases???

[BaltimoreUmpire]

I wear 2. Where else am I gonns keep my sandwiches and cookies when I'm on the bases???

I know a guy who wears 2 which at our level you get 2 extra game balls, he wears 2 so he can keep his water bottle in one Im not sure if that makes him an idiot or a genius but its certinly innovative I'll give him that

[Jocko]

I wear 2. Where else am I gonns keep my sandwiches and cookies when I'm on the bases???

I know a guy who wears 2 which at our level you get 2 extra game balls, he wears 2 so he can keep his water bottle in one Im not sure if that makes him an idiot or a genius but its certinly innovative I'll give him that:shakehead:

[ricka56]

Two ball bags...one for baseballs, the other for sunflower seeds...ok both bags have sunflower seeds in them.

[Ump29]

If you are only getting 3 balls or less - why wear 2 ?

[scrounge]

If you are only getting 3 balls or less - why wear 2 ?

Because you can. It's totally personal preference and absolutely no big deal either way, but I like the symmetry of two, plus I don't want one bag stuffed. I keep my brush and one ball on the right, all others on the left. I don't want to have a bunch of balls in the way when I get my brush or reach for a foul ball replacement. Just a personal thing, my routine.

[T-Rav]

I used to wear two, now I only wear one, mainly so that I can rotate my 3 dry lo's so they don't fade as quickly. I can fit 4 baseballs easy, if I need more a simple shout to the HC and I should be-able to get replenished. 

[MikeSafari]

I wear two. I generally get three new baseballs and ask coaches for a couple more good ones to keep with me during the game.

 

I also keep my brush in the right and indicator in the left.

[ricka56]

Picture of me using one ballbag.

[BaltimoreUmpire]

I wear 2. Where else am I gonns keep my sandwiches and cookies when I'm on the bases???

I know a guy who wears 2 which at our level you get 2 extra game balls, he wears 2 so he can keep his water bottle in one Im not sure if that makes him an idiot or a genius but its certinly innovative I'll give him thatThe sentiments of many of the umpires who I work with, we have many nicknames for this umpire, none of them are going to be posted, very crude

[JaxRolo]

I used to wear two, now I only wear one, mainly so that I can rotate my 3 dry lo's so they don't fade as quickly. I can fit 4 baseballs easy, if I need more a simple shout to the HC and I should be-able to get replenished.

i lost all respect for you! :wave:

[maven]

If you are only getting 3 balls or less - why wear 2 ?

 

Fair question.

 

I have my brush and indicator stored in one, my car key, lineup card, and sharpie stored in the other.

 

Depending on the field, I generally start a game with 6+ extra balls, no matter how many they offer before the game. I have them scrounge me a few more that are borderline playable or better, which we usually use, and it saves time during the game.

 

Cut your dead ball time, especially warmups, for quicker, better games. The only exception is time-limit games, and even there it's better baseball when they hustle and time without the possibility of recording an out is minimized.

[FleasOf1000Camels]

If you only have one bag, where to you keep your flask?

[BaltimoreUmpire]

If you only have one bag, where to you keep your flask?

At the AA meeting leaders office

[MidAmUmp]

Personal preference. It used to be an American League (1 bag) vs. National League (2 bags) thing.

Personally, I wear 2 satchels.

[BaltimoreUmpire]

Personal preference. It used to be an American League (1 bag) vs. National League (2 bags) thing.

Personally, I wear 2 satchels.

I like the 2 bag look but it presents 1 issue for me, I get 2 extra game balls, would i carry one per side(kidding) but it just doesn't make sense to have 2 for me, especally in my rec games where the fact I dress in uniform and use a ball bag seems to suprise everyone there

[grayhawk]

 

Personal preference. It used to be an American League (1 bag) vs. National League (2 bags) thing.

Personally, I wear 2 satchels.

I like the 2 bag look but it presents 1 issue for me, I get 2 extra game balls, would i carry one per side(kidding) but it just doesn't make sense to have 2 for me, especally in my rec games where the fact I dress in uniform and use a ball bag seems to suprise everyone there

 

 

Screw that - go all out and wear two.  Give them the full treatment.

 

Personally, for me, it's 1 on the bases and two on the dish.