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Old Tue Jun 16, 2009, 08:35am
mbyron mbyron is offline
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Originally Posted by TussAgee11 View Post
Any of that make sense? Should I be worried about solidifying my rep. as to minimize potential problems later? What are some other ways I can do this, if this way wasn't a good spot?
I think that you understand that there's an adjustment period for new umpires to adult leagues. One suggestion I would make is to let the catchers know at the beginning of the game that you're open to communication.

I will sometimes say, after introducing myself: "If you think that I'm consistently missing a pitch, please let me know between innings." This approach lets them know that I'm open to discussion, provided that it's discreet.
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