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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
What is it with ASA and umpire recognition?
They go through the trouble of setting up and paying for these web site for tournaments, whether the WCOS or 18U Gold or whatever. These stat programs keep meticulous numbers on the game, but for some reason, ASA just will not include the umpires.
I don't get it. Is such a small task for provide little recognition for the umpire?
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I guess they want to perpetuate the philosophy that umpires should not be noticed... 
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