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Originally Posted by surf24
... Plus, you know those big guys are dangerous.!!!!!!!!  I got stepped on and backhanded. Both accidents, but seriously HOW DO YOU FORGET THE OFFICIAL IS THERE? |
Karen, as I read it (also between the lines / those words that are not written): You're not a tall, young, female umpire. You're still playing so you I guess you're also not well accepted in the group players as an respected umpire. The actions of the catcher you just discribed are good examples of this disrespect... All starting umpires are getting tested by the players and coaches. This is how it works and how one umpire gets the respect quick and others later or not at all...
I don't think that catcher forgot that you're there. Why do you think it was an accident? In FP a catcher can let the pitched ball hit the umpire full on the mask and still let it look like an accident. I took one there
We have also a tiny, younger, female umpire. In the lower TOP-league's (2nd & 3rd division) she's getting all the pain one can imagine. Unlucky she took it all personal last year, but this year she ain't taking no more crap from the coaches! Had her first ejection and is starting to gain some respect.
I know it ain't fair but it is as it is: The male umpires are getting their credits easier. Women have to work harder for the same thing.
I don't know how you can change that but
if you get the feeling you're tested, don't hesitate: ejection! "
Testing the umpire" is an act of disrespect.
They'll learn to know you...