This is my first year of umpiring. I'm waiting for that very first ejection. I could've had one two weeks ago for a coach that kept questioning pitches and why they weren't called "deep" or flat or high--just seemed to annoyingly question some pitches. (Thanks to another post for providing a clear view on the misconception of deep pitches. It helped.)
As for the "You BETTER call them both ways", my opinion is that if it embarrasses you and it questions your integrity, honesty, and impartiality, then that is grounds for ejection. I guess since I am a rookie, I have a thick skin. I can put up with a lot. It bothers me, though, that some people and coaches seem to not even bother to pick up a rule book of the game and think and read about what they are talking about before they open up their mouth.
Anyone remember what it was like to throw someone out for the first time? (Please don't think I'm implying anything about age.) I would like to know what it's like just in case.
