Plate Umpire ejects himself in 3rd inning

[JRutledge]

This sounds like a situation where an umpire probably worked too many games over long period of time. This is why I hardly work summer baseball at all and when really nothing counts the same or gets the same publicity as during the spring time.

Also we do not know the entire situation. We do not know what issues the umpire had to deal with or what the fans were saying to him. He might have had enough and did not care about the consequences. After all we are not talking about the Majors here. He might have been working just for the money and what was taking place was not worth it anymore.

Peace

[aceholleran]

Originally Posted by Carbide Keyman

The better you are, the more training and experience you have, the less likely these situations will rear their ugly heads. Good umpires generally have good games.

Carbide, I hafta differ with you, and also ask, "what is a good game?"

Is it one with no arguments?

One where calls "went both ways?"

One where there are few player and coaching errors?

IMHO, the players dictate the game, and to a lesser degree. coaches. We umps record history.

A "good" official must often jump into the game, especially where unusual plays are concerned. I find myself doing this often.

See my new thread.

Ace

[Carbide Keyman]

Originally Posted by aceholleran

Carbide, I hafta differ with you, and also ask, "what is a good game?"

Is it one with no arguments?

One where calls "went both ways?"

One where there are few player and coaching errors?

IMHO, the players dictate the game, and to a lesser degree. coaches. We umps record history.

A "good" official must often jump into the game, especially where unusual plays are concerned. I find myself doing this often.

See my new thread.

Ace

I still believe that the more skilled and competent an umpire is, the likelihood of an instance that opened this thread is diminished.

And,sometimes no matter how good an umpire is, sh!tstorms will happen. It's inevitable when dealing with the human race.

I have no problem "jumping" in when the situation requires it. But, I'm not into looking for "boogers".

JMHO.




Doug

[BlueLawyer]

I have never left the field (although I was sorely tempted once), but I have said in a basketball game to the home coach, "That drunk a$$hole leaves or I do."

The drunk was in a pair of silver behind-the-back bracelets about 3 minutes later.

Strikes and outs!

[Cub42]

Obviously, This guy was in over his head. In an amateur game like this, you can stop this before it starts. At the plate meeting, let both coaches know they are responsible for their players, coaches, and fans. Game Mgt. skills can't be taught.However, tell the coach to talk to his fans and get them under control. If he refuses, dump him and get Tournament officials to restore order, and remove any problem parents. Game does not resume until order is restored. Your in charge, be in charge

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by Cub42

Obviously, This guy was in over his head. In an amateur game like this, you can stop this before it starts. At the plate meeting, let both coaches know they are responsible for their players, coaches, and fans. Game Mgt. skills can't be taught.However, tell the coach to talk to his fans and get them under control. If he refuses, dump him and get Tournament officials to restore order, and remove any problem parents. Game does not resume until order is restored. Your in charge, be in charge

Which post are you referring to? You lost me here. Use the quote button unless you are responding to the post directly above yours, please. It makes it easier to follow.

The post above yours was talking about a pro game, and you were talking about an amateur game, that's why I'm confused.

[Cub42]

SDS the Legion game where the plate guy left.