Fri Sep 02, 2011, 02:39pm
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: NC
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
Right handed catcher as a kid. However, as a catcher, you rarely have to get the mask off as quickly as an umpire. Started umpire when I was still playing, but, as previously stated, had no problem using my left hand w/indicator. BTW, the masks back then only had horizontal bars, not the cages you have now.
Everyone has a comfortable way of doing things, guess I'm lucky I had good mentors at the time.
AFA laying down my mask, I just don't do it. To me, it is a piece of my uniform and tool of my trade. Not to mention I feel it is unprofessional on my behalf.
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I think I found your old mask on eBay... 
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Dave
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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