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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
That depends on how you view each assn. mechanics
I agree with the first part and it is an obvious reason. However, I disagree with the part. I have been around a while working some high-level nationals and I can tell you as a fact, the umpires who work their way up have made adjustments and are anything, but robotic. Each have an on-field character of their own and they all still learn.
I've worked both and I'll take the I/O though there are limited instances (in the 3+ umpire systems only) where an umpire on the corner stays outside. I had quite a long discussion with HP in Plant City concerning such situations.
IMO, that's laughable as there are obvious drawbacks that you just refuse to see.
ASA doesn't focus on an umpire using their brain and read a play? I feel sorry for those who go through your training as it sounds you are definitely receiving inferior training compared to what we stress.
Yeah, another catch phrase that has no meaning. No matter what an umpire does, he is still only going to get a 3-D look at best. And getting such an angle is nothing more than an umpire moving into what s/he believes is the most advantageous look available. Something that all umpiring bodies have been preaching for years.
If you say so. Other than the IFF, I don't believe there is that much need for special "signals".
Again, I disagree with your view of ASA. Then again, how many different ways can you execute the signal for a routine out or safe call? And what is wrong with having a uniform method of providing signals to communicate the results of an event for those not within earshot?
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I kinda get the feeling we are beating a dead stubborn horse with with a stick. Which resolves very little. I do have a lot of respect for those who have kept current, viewed with open eyes and relate accurate information. Evolving I guess you could say. I do appreciate the NCAA openness to exploring MLB's training of their umpires. Could there be any better source of information...realizing that some stuff applies some doesn't...but most is worthy of trial and consideration, along with the emphasis of allowing for "thinking" umpires. All the while aknowledgeing all ASA has done for umpireing (including me personally) locally, nationally and worldwide.