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BillKen

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The best answer for a player that asks the count is to just turn and look at the scoreboard and say, I've got 2-2 and point!

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MidAmUmp
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​There's a larger issue here... it's called paying attention. First, the plate umpire should be verbally and vocally giving the count after the 3rd and 5th pitch. So 2-1/1-2/3-0 & 3-2 the plate um

Majordave
Majordave

Reasons NOT to use an indicator on the bases: 1.  College and professional baseball umpire training does not teach, advocate nor expect a base umpire to have an indicator on the bases.  2.  You may mi

lawump
lawump

If you want to look like an amateur umpire, carry an indicator (and/or a brush and/or wear a ball bag) on the bases.  If you want to be one step closer to looking like a professional umpire working am

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Mick

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OK, I'll admit it. Until I read this thread, I brought one, and occasionally used it. Why? Because during one of my first games the PU asked me why I wasn't doing this and told me it was my job to brush off the pitching rubber between innings.

I hereby promise to never bring my brush when I'm BU again.

​It's also critical that the BU inspect the bat stretchers in between half-innings.

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