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Originally posted by Dave Hensley
For those who give credence to authoritative references, this specific issue is addressed in the MLB Umpire Manual, to-wit:
Actions by players specifically intended to ridicule an umpire are grounds for ejection. Examples include drawing a line in the dirt to demonstrate location of a pitch or leaving equipment at the plate after striking out with less than two outs.
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That is great, but NCAA or FED or even LL is not Major League baseball. This would be like me comparing what they do in the NBA and saying that all officials at levels not in the NBA should apply those rules.
I know a lot of guys that go to pro school and cannot umpire with any consistency or lose respect at the HS level. And part of the reason is because they try to take that "pro mentality" to a level that no one cares about. And I know that that mentality hurts many umpires at the NCAA and FED level.
Peace