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I don't know if disorderly conduct is unique to baseball in Canada. Many umpires on here have mentioned adult rec leagues being leagues to avoid due to bad behaviour. It's sad that the older age range of baseball players (18+) tends to give the sport its worst reputation.
I agree with HokieUmp's point that being able to finally set foot on a diamond makes people go insane. The umpires may be a source of catharsis for people who do not have the athletic ability to play winter sports such as hockey. People also tend to take negative feelings from work with them to the ballgame.
I say that my team does not give umpires much trouble. Our manager has thrown the helmet a couple times, and I have warned him that he could get tossed for it, but other than that you won't hear more than a peep from us.
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