Another kicked call by MLB umpire

[BamaBlue]

Originally Posted by BigUmp56

Why should anyone have to conform to someone elses standards on their physique or face ridicule? The bottom line should be their ability to officiate the game, not their physical stature. I also take offense to your LL comment. I work with some of the most dedicated and professional umpires in our area in LL. Fact is, most of them outshine the members of the HS association I belong to. Some of us work both HS and LL, while others who are just as capable choose not to work HS for personal reasons.


Tim.

We can argue right or wrong all day, that's not my point. Is it right that people are judged on their appearance? No. Does it happen? Yes. Is it easier to change your fitness level then it is to change the pre-conceptions of millions of people? Yes.

On the LL comment, my point is that appearance is not a factor in selecting umpires to work that level (neither is it a factor in HS), but at levels that you actually have to be selected to work (college ball, etc), appearance is a factor.

Again, I'm not saying it's right, just that it is.