Interesting Photo

[umpduck11]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

I am concerned about the hat though. What kind of league uses this style of hat?

The ITL. (Interstate Trucker's League).

[orangeump]

i dont think anyone is forcing them to go out and have pictures taken with their leg guards on their arms as well as their white hats.....THEY put themself in that spot

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by AMLU

NO, no and no. No one is forcing anyone, do you see any guns aimed at their heads? The nice unis are on me and damn near everyone I have worked with. They look like crap but here's the difference.

They're calling MiL ball, you're not. Get it?

Wow, you worked a Minor League game and did not beat out thousands of umpires that went through the normal process to get there. You only worked the games because the "qualified" umpires have decided not to work. I guess we all have our goals.

Peace

[WhatWuzThatBlue]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Wow, you worked a Minor League game and did not beat out thousands of umpires that went through the normal process to get there. You only worked the games because the "qualified" umpires have decided not to work. I guess we all have our goals.

Peace

This beauty comes from the person who said he gets his assignments simply because he is available! Even his assigner told him to shut up about that one. Thanks, Jeff - keep reaching for the stars; those goals will be in reach some day. ROTFLMAO





I have purposely stayed away from the last three or four threads regarding replacement umpires. I noticed that the same guys still perpetuate the myth that the league will come crawling back because the replacements are horrendous. How many days have they been out now?

[AMLU]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Wow, you worked a Minor League game and did not beat out thousands of umpires that went through the normal process to get there. You only worked the games because the "qualified" umpires have decided not to work. I guess we all have our goals.

Peace

Working MiLB ball has all to do with who you know not how good you are. In my case, I am both and that is why I get to travel around calling parks. I also would be remiss to say that I fly at my own expense (pilot with plane) which makes it an easy decision, considering my skill level, to hire me. Quality, quantity, inexpensive.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by moorg

As seen in tonights Texas League AA game.

Gracious. Someone want to teach this guy how to buy a well-fitting uniform?

[big]

Originally Posted by moorg

As seen in tonights Texas League AA game.

I'd like to know a little bit more about this pic? Did you actually take it? What ballpark, team, & date?

I got a rundown on most of the umps working TL & this guy sure isn't on my list.

[PWL]

Originally Posted by moorg

As seen in tonights Texas League AA game.

They say the camera add ten pounds. My question is how many cameras were on this guy?

A wonder bra would have been a good fit here. LIFT AND SEPERATE

[WhatWuzThatBlue]

Originally Posted by PWL

They say the camera add ten pounds. My question is how many cameras were on this guy?

A wonder bra would have been a good fit here. LIFT AND SEPERATE

That photo was posted days ago on the AMLU site and was even discussed here. Someone wanted to know if they were sporting commemorative hats for the season home openers. I'm curious how it was from last night when it is more than four days old?

For what it's worth, I acknowledge his conditioning isn't that of a twenty four year old. From what I remember those twenty four year old walked out. Do those extra pounds effect his eyesight and judgement? Just asking...

[moorg]

Originally Posted by WhatWuzThatBlue

That photo was posted days ago on the AMLU site and was even discussed here. Someone wanted to know if they were sporting commemorative hats for the season home openers. I'm curious how it was from last night when it is more than four days old?

As I took the photo I can speak for it. That photo was taken on Friday, April 14th in San Antonio, TX. I only posted that image here. It was not opening night. There were no special event being celebrated at the ballpark that night. The first and third base umpires wore identical hats. The home plate umpire wore a solid navy fitted cap without any logos.

Where else was this photo posted a discussed? I would like to read any discussion related to this image so that I can clear up any speculation. I was under the impression that you could not browse the AMLU forums unless you are a current minor league umpire.

[PWL]

Originally Posted by WhatWuzThatBlue

That photo was posted days ago on the AMLU site and was even discussed here. Someone wanted to know if they were sporting commemorative hats for the season home openers. I'm curious how it was from last night when it is more than four days old?

For what it's worth, I acknowledge his conditioning isn't that of a twenty four year old. From what I remember those twenty four year old walked out. Do those extra pounds effect his eyesight and judgement? Just asking...

I don't know about all that. You might have to stop the game for a few minutes while he catches his breath if he has to take a triple into third or if he has to go out on a trouble ball to right and bust back to the plate.

As for his eyesight and judgment, it looks likes his eyes light up every time he sees an all you can eat buffet. Then he uses poor judgement on when to stop. Pause. Read. Fill up two plates at the same time so as to not have to make unnecessary times back to the buffet table.

BTW-He probably buys his uniforms from Thornton Melon.

[PWL]

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"I hope when I start running, my thighs don't rub together. If they do they might cause a spark. Then I could cut one and set my *** on fire".

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by ggk

what is the deal with which hand to carry your mask? fill me in? thanks.

Carrying your mask to the field in your right hand isn't a terrible thing in and of itself. You should try to make a habit of not handling your mask with your right hand during the game though. It's bad form to remove your mask with your right hand as there are so many signals we use with our right hand. The last thing you want to do is have your mask in your right hand and sell a banger. Eventually you might end up smacking someone with it or throwing it at them.



Tim.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by BigUmp56

Carrying your mask to the field in your right hand isn't a terrible thing in and of itself. You should try to make a habit of not handling your mask with your right hand during the game though. It's bad form to remove your mask with your right hand as there are so many signals we use with our right hand. The last thing you want to do is have your mask in your right hand and sell a banger. Eventually you might end up smacking someone with it or throwing it at them.



Tim.

I was taught from the beginning to stand in front of a mirror and practice pulling my mask off with my left hand, while not pulling the hat along with it.

That being stated, I know many umpires who used to be catchers, and they love to pull that mask off with their right hands. They also immediately transfer them into their left hands. I think it shouldn't much matter, unless you are out there trying to impress PBUC.

[SAump]

After further review, I think that crew looks rather spiffy.

I can respect the UIC, he definitely has a shine on.

The guy on the end will probably work 1B after he stops gawking at the beautiful field condition.

Just another game for the guy in the middle who will probably work 3B. I can only guess that this isn't his first trip. He didn't bother to get a haircut for the photo OP at home plate or to impress the players. I bet he'll beat the other two back to the car after the game.