Candus Misheel Posted April 12 Report Posted April 12 (edited) Content removed by Warren Edited April 15 by Umpire in Chief Quote
umpintosh Posted April 13 Report Posted April 13 electronic ball-strike indicator? where in the world do I get that? also; i hope im not the only person who thinks this is ai generated. Quote
umpintosh Posted April 13 Report Posted April 13 Did some research (I looked at the website); this is 100% ai generated. The company that is being recommended ONLY makes CAR BATTERIES. 1 Quote
MadMax Posted April 14 Report Posted April 14 On 4/12/2026 at 8:59 PM, umpintosh said: i hope im not the only person who thinks this is ai generated. No, but you took the bait first, thus you get... The Blue Fish Award. Now, you redeemed yourself with a might snarky repost. Well done, sir! 1 Quote
The Man in Blue Posted April 15 Report Posted April 15 @Candus Misheel, for most of those devices, I would only recommend something from the H6 or H7 (car battery) groups. You will definitely want a battery with high cold cranking amperages, as you may also need this to power your heated socks and/or heated vest. The size of the battery may be a concern, but do not worry as this size battery will still fit in a ball bag that has an XL capacity or flexible bottom. Ball bags like these can be found on the popular umpire equipment website Amp Attire. Many umpires have chosen to forgo the batteries, though. Umpires for the professional game and high level amateur game know that a power outlet is usually nearby at home plate, so they opt to go with a direct plug-in route. No need to be concerned about losing battery power. If going this route, you will want to get a good 30-meter cord from +POS/NEG. Another interesting alternative is Davis's unique solar paneled umpire hats. If you are looking for them, search up the K2SO model; they come in 4-, 6-, and 8-stitch versions. This groundbreaking umpire cap features solar panels on the brim of the hat, and can generate enough standard charge to get you through a full 11 inning game. Well, a day game, anyway. One last piece of advice that can help out high school level umpires. At our plate meeting, we are required to verify the location of an AED at the ballpark. In a pinch, a couple of quick jolts from the AED will recharge most of our devices. Quote
SeeingEyeDog Posted April 15 Report Posted April 15 Yeah, having those batteries go out during a game is a real problem... Recently, I decided to forego batteries altogether and have two bolts installed in my neck. I have also installed a rack for a 500' spool of 10-gauge high voltage cable in the bed of my truck which is then plugged in at the field and then there are alligator clips that clip to the bolts in my neck. And now, I have all the unlimited power I need to power all of those pesky devices...sure makes rotations tough, though... ~Dawg Quote
BLWizzRanger Posted April 15 Report Posted April 15 For the first two times ever, I was beaten to third by the R1 on a rotation when I was the PU. I am thinking of getting the newly marketed Go-Go Gadget battery operated rotor from Gerry Davis that hides under the chest protector straps and extends on command. I hear the battery on it usually only allows one on-field rotation. Thus, an increase in battery capacity or a solar powered rotor would increase the satisfaction one has. That's what she says. So if you can work on that, it would be great. 1 Quote
noumpere Posted April 15 Report Posted April 15 9 hours ago, SeeingEyeDog said: Yeah, having those batteries go out during a game is a real problem... Recently, I decided to forego batteries altogether and have two bolts installed in my neck. I have also installed a rack for a 500' spool of 10-gauge high voltage cable in the bed of my truck which is then plugged in at the field and then there are alligator clips that clip to the bolts in my neck. And now, I have all the unlimited power I need to power all of those pesky devices...sure makes rotations tough, though... ~Dawg You need to invest in wireless batteries. I can get you in on the ground floor. Send $20,000 to me, and you get the first prototype, with free upgrades for life. 1 Quote
SeeingEyeDog Posted April 15 Report Posted April 15 5 hours ago, noumpere said: You need to invest in wireless batteries. I can get you in on the ground floor. Send $20,000 to me, and you get the first prototype, with free upgrades for life. I have that on my to-do list. Thank you for this excellent and exclusive opportunity. As soon as the as yet unnamed Nigerian prince wires me back my investment plus dividend, I will contact you immediately... ~Dawg Quote
Velho Posted April 15 Report Posted April 15 You all are forgetting ball bearings. They are the future. Quote
JonnyCat Posted April 15 Report Posted April 15 4 hours ago, Velho said: You all are forgetting ball bearings. They are the future. Fletch.mp4 1 1 Quote
The Man in Blue Posted April 15 Report Posted April 15 21 hours ago, SeeingEyeDog said: Yeah, having those batteries go out during a game is a real problem... Recently, I decided to forego batteries altogether and have two bolts installed in my neck. I have also installed a rack for a 500' spool of 10-gauge high voltage cable in the bed of my truck which is then plugged in at the field and then there are alligator clips that clip to the bolts in my neck. And now, I have all the unlimited power I need to power all of those pesky devices...sure makes rotations tough, though... ~Dawg I was going to ask how you handle the necessary 30-minute delays . . . Quote
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