Mechanics question

[irefky]

I agree with you SD but also with Ozzy on the account that the "Blue" should be in a set position when making the call, that's what I have been taught. However, the MLBU have been taught this as well but pick up habits that are not the mechanic that they learned. Hey, they are in the bigs and have the job, as Ozzy said, that is why they can do it.

[Sal Giaco]

There's a difference between being set to SEE the play and moving while you MAKE the call. Since perception is everything, sometimes we can appear to be "closer" to the play by being set to actually see the catch/no catch and then move towards the play as you make your signal. It's a little trick to apease coaches so it makes it look like we are on top of the play.

[mbyron]

Some pro instructors will tell you that many of the MLB umpires are great umpires with poor mechanics. Then they will let you figure that out...

[David B]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Some pro instructors will tell you that many of the MLB umpires are great umpires with poor mechanics. Then they will let you figure that out...

And some of them "were" great umpires who are now just good umpires as they get older and slower.

But its a fraternity and its job security etc.,

thanks
David

[RPatrino]

I've noticed that sometimes the pro's seem to be running just for the sake of running. Something I've heard called "false hustle". Now, it might be that they are set when seeing the catch, but then sprint to get closer to the play to make the signal.

We know that angle is more important then distance, but unfortunately the other's around us don't. So, we might want to move closer to the play while signaling to appease those people.

Bob P.

[Justme]

Often on a close play, I will set to make my call then take a few more steps toward the base or where ever the play was. It gives the impression that not only did I have the proper angle but I was closer to the play. Many people (maybe some coaches) do not understand angle or distance.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by Sal Giaco

There's a difference between being set to SEE the play and moving while you MAKE the call. Since perception is everything, sometimes we can appear to be "closer" to the play by being set to actually see the catch/no catch and then move towards the play as you make your signal. It's a little trick to apease coaches so it makes it look like we are on top of the play.

When I go to MLB games, I go to watch the umpires for the most part. Instead of watching where the ball is going, I watch the umpire who has the call on the ball. And I see them not getting set for the calls, but running full bore and making their signals and calls on a dead run.

Watching Brian Runge come running up pointing fair and giving the out signal just prompted me to start this thread.

I know the answer to my question now. It is that they are in The Show, and I'm not, so get over it.

[Carbide Keyman]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

When I go to MLB games, I go to watch the umpires for the most part. Instead of watching where the ball is going, I watch the umpire who has the call on the ball. And I see them not getting set for the calls, but running full bore and making their signals and calls on a dead run.

Watching Brian Runge come running up pointing fair and giving the out signal just prompted me to start this thread.

I know the answer to my question now. It is that they are in The Show, and I'm not, so get over it.

I know a lowly varsity and JUCO umpire like myself should not deign to be critical of our professional brethren, but in tonight's Red Sox - Indians game, the plate umpire (Drecker, Brecker whatever) head is constantly moving, looking "around" the catcher at pitches. He also takes off his HSM with both hands.

Now, back to my hovel, for 21 lashes for daring to critique a Big Dog.




Doug

[mrm21711]

Originally Posted by Carbide Keyman

I know a lowly varsity and JUCO umpire like myself should not deign to be critical of our professional brethren, but in tonight's Red Sox - Indians game, the plate umpire (Drecker, Brecker whatever) head is constantly moving, looking "around" the catcher at pitches. He also takes off his HSM with both hands.

Now, back to my hovel, for 21 lashes for daring to critique a Big Dog.




Doug

Bruce Dreckman. Mike Reilly, Ed Rapuano & Bruce Froemming also watch pitches with a LOT of head movement. Although I do not like the helmet, there are many guys who remove it with two hands.

[Clint Lawson]

Nobody moves more that Joe Brinkman. But he gets pitches right.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by PWL

My biggest problem is finding a hat with the TASO logo that fits. I always wear a 7 3/8. I had to buy a 7 1/4 that is tight tight. The 7 3/8 swallowed me for some reason. You would think the next hat size down would be a perfect fit. It's tough having a beautiful head of hair like I do. Long and thick just like the ladies like it.

I thought your biggest problem was finding a big enough hat!

[mick]

My biggest problem is finding a hat with the TASO logo that fits. I always wear a 7 3/8. I had to buy a 7 1/4 that is tight tight. The 7 3/8 swallowed me for some reason. You would think the next hat size down would be a perfect fit.

PWL,
I was in Honigs warehouse and tried on some hats from 7-1/4 to 7-1/2.
In each size there is a range of fit greater than one would think.

That is to say, with a little luck you may be able to fine a larger 7-1/4.
I usually wear 7-3/8, but I have found that when my 7-1/2 gets snug, I need a haircut.
mick

[RPatrino]

PWL:

Get a haircut!!!

Bob P.

[Carbide Keyman]

I saw one of the biggest of the Big Dogs, Bruce Froemming, get this, using an indieclickerthingamabob !!! Since most of our big dogs here wouldn't be caught dead using one,(as an old thread indicates ), how did Froemming get to "The Show" using that crutch ? Can't he remember three numbers for a period of time ?

And, BTW, as per a recent thread on Froemming, he is fat, and I know fat (5'8", 248 lbs).

(Tongue firmly planted in cheek).




Doug