WORST THINGS YOU'VE SEEN AN UMPIRE DO

[jxt127]

Worst thing I ever saw. Well I didn't actually see it.

Late August a nice warm late Sunday afternoon 6:40 PM. Kids are in the pool. Wife has the steaks all nicely marinated - you get the picture of domestic bliss here. I've assured that my umpiring is done for another year.

I've just lit the BBQ when the phone rings. Seems the blue didn't show up for the regional final and the league pres wants me to hustle down there and do it. Gee thanks, now i'm in hot water even before I leave for the park. Not the extra-warm reception I get for being late for game - and no to the coaches/fans it does not matter that I was not scheduled to work this game.

Sigh.