Ejections

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Originally Posted by archangel

In regarding a PU involvement, I was the BU in a high school tourney game, tie game, bases loaded, 2 outs. - slow grounder to SS,hurried throw to F3, BR barely safe, and defensive coach chirping about the call (no big deal). Next batter, grounder to SS, misplayed, all safe. SS picks up ball, throws to pitcher, but over his head, ball rolls to dugout fence(foul terr., but not dead)--runners advance, R3 scores, and as I'm watching the ball, defense coach going nuts, yelling "its your fault!!!"- in various forms,repeatedly. I'm hearing that, thinking he's yelling at SS, when PU finally calls time and ejects him.
Turns out those comments were at me (surprise!), but appreciated the back up.

Yes, perfect illustration on why we SHOULD listen to everything that is said on and around the field.

I have to do it at least once a year. Work with a newer umpire, or an umpire that has not advanced very quickly. Something weird happens. Coach/player/fans start saying inappropriate stuff that he either doesn't hear, or DOES HEAR BUT WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT! I do something about it.

It really doesn't matter if the comments are direct at you or your partner. If at your partner and he doesn't do something about it, you HAVE TO!!! The game just turns to crap if you don't!