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Originally Posted by Publius
I'm curious: If meritorious performance isn't the main reason for selection, why do umpires act like it's a feather in their caps when they're chosen?
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How could umpires for tournaments like this POSSIBLY be chosen on umpiring ability when the selection is made without ever seeing the umpire? And if you think Williamsport (or even the regions) can see every umpire that applies, you're delusional.
Large number of applications, small number of selections -- to answer your question. And once I was selected for a regional, it was all about showing that my umpiring was worthy of my selection.