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Originally Posted by GarthB
I put this in the same category as a proper and clean and pressed uniform and shined shoes. I could do the same job in jeans and a tee shirt with my shinguards on the outside.
There are some things we do for the perception they create and the benefits they provide. Looking professional and focused on the game is important to the teams, coaches and fans, thus important to the Game.
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Why does it look more professional, though? Why is it the norm to take it off when everyone in the park is focused on the ball, not the umpire?