Overturning your partner (again)

[PeteBooth]

Originally posted by Rich Fronheiser


The LLWS assignments have never been about sending the most qualified umpires. It's an assignment based mostly on service -- very few younger umpires are seen at the LLWS.

Rich, the other main reason you do not see too many young guys is: Who can get the Time off from their jobs? The tournament begings around July 1 through the thrid week of August.

For those that have families, etc. it is very difficult getting the time off to umpire all the games, which is another reason why you do not see younger umpires.

Also, in reality I do not know about your association but in mine July is a BIG month for tournaments where an umpire can make some decent money working 3 to 4 games a day on a Saturday / Sunday and NOT have to take time off from work.

Pete Booth