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Originally Posted by wadeintothem
The "little ballers" are exactly correct.
NCAA umps look like robots.
ASA is not far behind in that.
The excuse "so anyone can work together" flies OK with rotational field mechanics.. its lame when talking about certain issues like strike calling or certain forms of individuality in the way you sell your calls.
IMO, NCAA umpires look absolutely atrocious.
I hope I dont look like that when I'm calling... but who knows since I do use prescribed mechanics.
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I totally agree.
It takes about an hour for a NCAA/ASA plate umpire to call a strike(following book guidelines) and the mechanic is about as sophisticated as little league.They use the same strike call whether it is a called strike or the batter swings...and the strikeout call is the same as a BU's sell out. It gives the impression that to work the big games you better follow the cookie cutter pictures.
And could we please get a new ASA dress code?...blue pants have been out of fashion since Jimmy Carter. Most umpire clothing stores no longer even stock them.
And what is with BU's in the playoffs carrying the clickers in their hands?
Nothing against the ability of the ones I have seen on TV(although I am not sure by TV replays if the Arizona player touced the plate with the only run of the game)
But the mechanics and dress need some updates.