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Old Sun Jun 22, 2008, 09:10am
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Originally Posted by Welpe
I did the same in fast pitch and dare I say.... baseball. It really sounds like a grunt, quick and sharp. "IKE!" Kind of like I'm rooting on Eisenhower.
I've sometimes been asked "so what is it you're saying when you're calling the strike? Is it English?"

My response: "No, it's Umpirese."

"What's Umpirese?"
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I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!

Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!

I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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