Interesting Photo

[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.

[SAump]

KUDOS for taking the time to consider how well he looks in any uniform. I think he looks sharp because it appears that everything he is wearing is brand new. Perhaps, if he takes as much pride in his mechanics and calls as he does in his clothing, he will do an exceptional or outstanding job in just about every game. I bet the rest of his equipment is top of the line and brand new too.

I would hate to take out a brand NEW black marker to cover that white N unless I knew my shoes fit. Perhaps after the game, I would have a better idea about fit and I would black N if I knew my new shoes FIT comfortably.