[Rich]

Originally Posted by Uncle George

I'm not afraid of selling close calls. I belive that when you "sell the call", it most often brings out the coach to protest the call. It seems the closer the call, the louder you get, the trouble you're going to get into! You simply say "out" or "safe", head for you next position! What's the purpose/benefit of screaming the call? The runner is either out or safe. It's as simple as that!
Again, in my post, the VETERAN UMP said the state association wanted a call, either verbal or physical, on each play!

My favorite veteran umps are the ones that still use a pillow and try to hide behind the catcher to call balls and strike.