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Originally posted by SC Ump
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Originally posted by Glen G
Oh the LL slam...
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Though the response wasn't addressed to me, I just wanted to say that I didn't take it as a slam. I do LL and when I'm there, I also do not allow the kids to "OH &*%#" when they pop up.
Why? Because when they hired me to umpire for their organization, they asked me not to.
When I have a slow pitch softball game with the "Hooter's Construction Workers" vs. the "AFL/CIO Beer Drinkers", they can say "that #*$*ing call is a piece of ^@%!" and I don't care.
Why? Because when they hired me to for umpire their organization, they asked me not to.
I have not yet purchased a softball field, nor am I in charge of an organization that owns, leases or borrows one. I find it best not to walk out on the field thinking it belongs to me.
When I am there, I recieve money (even my LL assignments) and thus I am working for them. My tasks are to be an impartial mediator and I am not there to enforce my views of what is or is not considered religiously moral/immoral or socially proper/improper.
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Thank you.
It was not a slam at LL. I've been there and done that. I worked LL ball on the Philadelphia Naval Base 30 years ago while stationed there.
If it wasn't for umpires who do the volunteer work for LL, many kids would not get the opportunity to play. When I mentioned Glen's welcomed commitment, it was meant as a probably deserved compliment. Sadly, he didn't take it that way.
When in the path of a fielder returning to their position or a batter or runner to the dugout or a player moving to the plate to bat. I yield to the game participants as we all should. It is their game and their field. We are only there to help them provide a level playing field for an athletic contest.
A sports official is a person who should be in charge and control of an athletic contest, not in ownership.