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Originally posted by pollywolly60
Why should getting a shirt tucked in slow down a game? If it's important to you as an umpire, address it in your pregame. Then if you see an on- deck batter with shirt out, have them take care of it while they are on-deck.
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I don't think it is necessary for umpires to discuss proper attire before the game except when you have a league rule prohibiting jewelry in which case you may want to remind coaches to have players remove the stuff. As far as pitchers -- oftentimes you can have a player with a shirt one-size too small and every inning or two the shirt comes out in the back. I think you have to be judicious about handling that situation. A lull in the action works better than a critical game situation.