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This whole use/non-use of the indicator is ridiculous. Those who choose not to use it are trying to take something to the nth degree, as if its taking umpiring to the "next level". Its a tool thats there to help. The only time it looks bad, is when the umpire has to put it up in front of his noggin inches from his face to look at it all the time. Just reach up, adjust your mask, and take a quick peek.
So what if your a BU and infielders are asking you for the count. Or how many outs. Thats one thing we are out there for.
And:
--Too heavy to carry around? Yeesh. Yeah, those indicators are SO heavy.
--"..but if I did, no one caught it (losing the count)." So, just because no one caught you losing the count, its ok? Umm , no.
--"..automatic scramble for my clicker...". Scamble? What,is it in your sock? Its in your hand. And you dont always HAVE to look at it. I know we all give the count sometimes like that, without looking at it. Its there to assist us, not take part of our duties away.
--" logged a pitch or not". See, thats where the concentration is. Pass ball, stolen base, hmmm did I log that pitch? Just need to get a rhythem, ALWAYS log it, and just trust yourself that youve developed the habits.
--It just looks bad, if you lose the count, or your not sure, and if you have no indicator, you look bad.
Just use it for what it is. A tool to assist. Notch the indicator so you dont always have to look at it, and dont make it noticable, just an extension of your hand.
Trying to eliminate this is like trying to kill a fly with a sledgehammer. Too much, to take care of something to minor.
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