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[BigUmp56]

Mike:

My comment about the "Smitty's" was completely sarcastic. I get tired of hearing how all LL umpires are untrained or unkempt, "Smitty's."

Some of us that work LL games ( notice that's a real baseball field they're training on ) take great pride in educating and improving ourselves.

The guys in the picture look professional and interested in what's going on with the play. I hope this help's dismiss the image some of the members have of LL umpires with no uniform, equipment outside their clothing, hat's backward, etc...


On the play itself, I posted the picture to spark an actual baseball officiating discussion. As you can see, there are differing opinions on how best to see the tag here. I think that's what makes these forums interesting to read. I enjoy hearing how others would call a play when faced with the same situation.

Personally, I would call this from 3BXL a few steps to the right of the plate. But that's not saying anyone who would call it from a different position is wrong in their approach. I think the play can be called from 1BLX without being straightlined if the PU gets a good lean and look, but I wouldn't recommend it.

Tim.