I'm new to this board and not quite sure what the abbreviations mean. Especially the ones like F1 or F4. I have no idea what this means. Are there any other abbreviations that I should be aware of so when I'm reading a post or response it makes more sense. Thanks.


Mike

The Fielding positions are numbered

F1 - Pitcher
F2 - Catcher
F3 - 1st Base
F4 - 2nd Base
F5 - 3rd Base
F6 - Shortstop
F7 - Left Field
F8 - Center Field
F9 - Right Field

R1 - Runner on First Base
R2 - Runner on Second Base
R3 - Runner on Third Base

B - Batter (somtimes with a number for BOO sits)
BR - Batter Runner

BOO - Batting Out of Order.

Thanks for the clarification



Mike

OOO - Overly Officious Official
WOBW - Waste of Band Width

Well,
 

Let's see:

F1 = The Pitcher
F2 = The Catcher
F3 = The First Baseman

Then you just follow the normal alpha-numeric system used in the score book.

R1 = Runner who starts at first (we add the terminology as he advances i.e. when he gets to third he is R3 -- In FED the runner retains the same number and is referred to as "R1, who is now on 3rd base">).
R2 = Starts at second
ETC.

FED = National Federation of High Schools (AKA, FEDlandia)

J/R = A resource book written by Rick Roder and Chris Jaksa that attempts to clarify the mysteries of mostly OBR.

OBR = Official Baseball Rules (AKA, "The Big Book", "Major League Rules", "Pro Rules").

JEA = Jim Evans seminal work (out of print at this time) on the history and interpretations of OBR.

BRD = Baseball Rules Differences -- Another seminal work by Carl Childress that extrapolates the differences between OBR, FED and NCAA Baseball rules. A must have if an umpire works mulitple codes.

B/R = Batter runner -- This is the term for action from the time a batter hits the ball and reaches first base successefully (or not).

WOBW = Waste of bandwidth. Refers to most posts by two select individuals. You'll find them yourself.

PU -- Plate umpire (also called UIC in some posts).

BU -- Base Umpire -- please don't call him the FU (I think that means field umpire but it could mean fuk up).

"A" -- The starting position for the BU (FU if you're working with a couple of posters -- see above) with no runners on base.

"B" -- The starting position for the BU with runners on certian bases under certain mechanic systems. Located in a position part way between the back of the pitcher's mound and second base in a line disected by an imaginary line that runs approximately from the inside line of the left handed batters box to the first base edge of the second base bag.

"C" -- See above and move it to the thirs base side of the pitcher's mound.

"D" -- A position inversely proportionate to "A" and is used only in multiple umpiring system.

TWP - third world play - one that never* happens.

JJ

* - or ALWAYS happens to some umpires...

HTBT = Had to be there.

UC = Unsporstmanlike conduct.

MC = Malicious contact.

INT = Interference.

OBS = Obstruction.



Tim.

FYC = ....Well, never mind that one.

SAump = physicist

I can't believe I forgot MILF.

I'll let you guys explain that one to him.


Tim.

Don't forget TANSTAAFL (pronounced "TAHN-stoffel"):
There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch

IMHO = in my humble opinion
JMO = just my opinion
AA = almost adult
IFF = infield fly
TOP = time of pitch
TOT = time of throw
DBT = dead ball territory

I'm not sure what MILF is. I hate to think.

MILFs help pass the time during a slow game, nice to take a peek between innings.

Depending on the quality of the MILF it can be hard not to take a peek during a live ball!


Tim.

Too Bad...
 

The higher the level of game you work, the fewer MILFs there seem to be.

Yes...
 

But, like a finely aged wine it's quality that counts, not quantity.

Reminds me of the story of the old bull and the young bull looking down the hillside................


Tim.

DOU = dirty old ump

Don't forget

GLM = Good Looking Mom

I always thought AA meant Alleged Adult. As UIC of an AA softball league I feel this is a more appropriate meaning.

I think you're right. <i>Alleged</i> adult, not <i>almost</i> adult.

I've long held that 40-and-over slow pitch should specify that the term denotes <i>physical</i> age.

It's not my ruuning time to 1ast base then ?

Re: Well,
 

There's got to be a way to simplify this positioning for novice umpires. :( I've been doing this a while and had to reread it a couple times. Probably just me though

Re: Too Bad...
 

I can find MILFs at most every one of my games - even the semi-pro weekend warrior/BenGay fests. I suspect that says more about my age than I care to admit. The young ones have it so easy.

Re: Re: Too Bad...
 

Windy, you DOB, this post of yours almost had me in tears!


Tim.

Re: Re: Well,
 

We were always taught to use an imaginary line between home plate and the edge of the mound, midway or a bit more toward second base between the back of the mound and second base. If for some reason a mound is unusually large or small in diameter, adjust accordingly.

(Sal, it's probably easier to describe on a diagram!)

From this postion, on a steal of second, I take a drop step back and toward second base with my right foot, open up to the throw, let the ball turn me into the play, and end up inside the cut in really good position.

Thanks SDS but with all due respect, this isn't my first rodeo. ;) I was refering to TAC's "wordy" definition of the B position.

I know Sal. I got that. I was just trying to come up with a better way of saying it, but realized it was just as wordy as Tee's version. That's why I suggested a diagram was more appropriate to teach newer officials. I added the last part for their benefit.

I wasn't trying to teach you anything. I'm well aware of who you are.:cool:

I'm just bustin' your ba!!s bud ;) It's all good brotha

This one seems to have been left out.

IIITBTSB - it is impossible to balk to second base.

Re: Too Bad...
 

No but you may find more BB (baseball bunnies aka MILFs in training) than Mosquitos.

I I I T B T S B



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Higher level games
 

Yeah, but if you have the pleasure of working college they are CG's instead of M's!!

LOL