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Originally posted by Sal Giaco
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Originally posted by WhatWuzThatBlue
... Our collegiate ranks have some terrific talent and many could transition well. Don't get me wrong, not everyone that works college baseball could handle the rigors of MiLB action...
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WWTB,
Not counting the ex MiLB umpires who now work NCAA baseball, I think there is a SMALL percentage of college umpires who could actually make the transition. The reason, the PRO game is a different animal compared to the college game - both in skill level and approach (mentality).
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Sal makes some great points.
In my experience (30 years w/D1-3, JUUCO, HS & A/AAA fill-in), perhaps 20% of the D1 umpires could handle Long / Advanced A or AA.
That being said, most competent college or experienced HS guys could handle Rookie / Short A pretty well. Would take some adjustment to the game, but nothing experience & training can't handle.
Thu Jan 05, 2006, 01:48am
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