I go out to work a summer collegiate doubleheader Sunday--easy twin bill.
My partner and I are walking from the field to change and he points out the umpires working what looks like a Pony or Colt game on an adjoining field (not our umpires, nor do we know who they are).
The plate umpire is wearing a navy shirt. He has an adjustable, green Glenbard West (local high school) cap on and is wearing it backward. He clasps one hand to the other and puts his arms behind his back and does a deep knee bend to call pitches. His head is well below the catcher's head.
The base umpire is a frumpy looking guy who has a light blue shirt on--nothing like not matching your partner in a 2-man crew. He's wearing an adjustable, black mesh cap and has a black ball bag on his left side. His grey pants look like they're straight from the K-Mart 50% off aisle. When he bends, his white socks glisten in the sun.
On another field nearby, another umpire has a navy shirt on, is wearing a light grey adjustable cap, and wears it backward under his mask. Gotta love HIS white socks, too.
Some FABulous attire out there today, guys.
Meanwhile, my partner and I look FINE walking away in our black shirts and Davis pants.
