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Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve
Garth,
I can't believe you could make a statement such as #3 (the first #3, that is). I know you're proud of your kid and all, but you have no idea how good most folks at this site are at umpiring, it is just your speculation in most cases. The statement smacks of pride, but is illogical at best. In fact, it should be categorized under your second #3.
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Another amazing post.
Unlike some posts on the boards, this had nothing to do with pride, and everything to do with training and experience. Matt is not a 16 year old LL umpire. Matt, at nearly 22, has more professional training and experience at upper level tournaments, including state, regional and district play-offs in FED, Legion and MSBL than most 40 year olds. His accolades from observers include state clinicians, MiLB umpires and MLB umpires and, equally important to me, some umpires in a private list to which I belong, who also post here.
As regards my mention of "most folks" on this board, they present enough evidence about themselves to provide additional judgment.
If you choose to include yourself in my grouping of "most folks", that's up to you.