The thing that made me cringe in the article is when he mentions PU verbally indicates fair ball. That is a pretty common mistake for newer umpires but I can't...
I noticed that too, but I think it was just the author exercising poetlic license, rather than the umpire making a mistake. No umpire in the bigs would ever...
... have ... Come on Jerry, you can't be serious you live in Oklahoma now – "Post Traumatic Ejection Disorder." Sounds like another Left Coast "I'm Ok, Your...
Thought everyone may like to read these. As far as LL in CA District 8 I feel like it's been getting better. High School games are a different story. In the...
... Ok, ... You're right Rick - it was a West Coast clinic - I'll be allright as soon as the season starts here. :) Jerry Okie 1 Dump 'em all and let the board...
Must have been an oversight... I can think of several Buffett tunes that would be excellent: "Why don't we get drunk....", "Boat Drinks", "The Wino and I...
I was taught to eject early, eject often. Funny how once you establish that reputation the need doesn't arise very often. TG CA D3 ... From: "Mike Harmeier"...
I had a situation where a batter I coach swings and hits the catcher's glove, who's reaching. Catcher goes down in agony. While she is being attended to, I...
... Why do you assume your view from 90 feet away is better than a PU whose 3 feet away or a BU whose over 100 feet away? Sounds like a rat who wants a free...
There's a protocol that should/must be followed on calls like this. Any reasonable plate umpire would certainly be willing to ask his partner for help on this...
I managed from T-Ball through 18u travel, and for the past 8 season have umpired in all sorts of leagues and tournaments. For some reason, there is an...
It's not the base umpire's call. You need to ask the plate umpire to go for help, if he is willing. If not, you are stuck with the call. Properly trained...
... If you don't like the rat references,Kyle, then don't read my posts, until you've spent 20+ seasons in my plate shoes, son, and called all levels from...
... Ignorant? Tell me, son, fron which university did you earn your doctorate and how many years did you serve as a professor in civil engineering and still...
I agree with you 100%. I have never heard the term rat prior to coming on this board. I have been through two regional umpire schools a Regional tournament...
I think those who use it continue to be ignorant ... Jeff, I invite you to come to North Texas for a week and work about 10 big field games with my crew....
... whose 3 feet away or a BU whose over 100 feet away? Sounds like a rat who wants a free base for a weak-a$$ batter. ... Alright, in all honesty now: Can...
I assure you the term "rat" used for coaches did NOT originate on this list. It originated in the pro ranks and has filtered down by pro school graduates and...
In my experience, I would say that 95% of the adult coaches in LL are worthy of receiving my respect. They have a tough job organizing practices, dealing with...
Where is the rule that talks about a Major (9-12) pitcher and how often he may return to pitch after he is removed from the mound but stays in the game?...
I will call you ignorant on a few points. It looks as though you did not read my post that well. I did NOT go to the BU. I did NOT argue with PU's call. I was...
Chris, the first part of Rule 3.03 (3)...."pitchers once removed from the mound may not return as pitchers"...second part mentions JR/SR/BL pitchers can return...
For me, it has everything to do with baseball. YMMV. BTW, I don't refer to LL coaches as rats, for most of them are far too clueless to be given that title. ...
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