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Okay you guys, its almost Christmas, I want you to group hug and make up :-)
PWL, like yourself over the years I have adopted a few simple things like you mentioned to help speed the game along. They are good suggestions.
Tim C:
IMHO there is a difference in the overall quality of baseball in larger metropolitan areas versus small rural areas. I have worked teams in both areas. But again, thats only one mans opinion.
The count:
When it comes to the count, I do not give the count after each pitch, unless asked. I do indicate the count on 3-0, 3-2, after a pitch to the backstop, or following a long break in play. But I work with guys that do indicate the count verbally after each pitch
doesnt matter to me what they do in this situation.
Indiclicker:
I use my indicator on the bases, but work with guys that dont
. again it doesnt matter to me what they do in this situation.
And finally -- fun:
The only reason I umpire is for fun. Its not for the money because there arent many schools out there that could (or would) match the rate I charge my clients for an hour of my time. This is going to sound a little corny, but I feel that it is a real privilege to be able to umpire baseball games. It doesnt matter what level Im working, if you see me out there Im having fun. When it stops being fun, Im all done.
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