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Originally Posted by jimpiano
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.
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What is a "clicker" and whats wrong with the base umpire carrying one?
I like the blue..hope they stay around forever.....
and dont forget most of the plate umpires VERBALIZE the calls first, so the players know what it is before the signal is given.... sorry you dont like to wait...