LL Dan -

Most MLB umpires tuck in their jackets, whether on the plate or the bases.

I know that, apparently you didnt read my statement. I was joking on JJ's comment about wearing the plate coat to weddings and funerals. Whats he gunna use the ball bags on the coat for, flowers?

On the bases, I do not tuck in my pullover. If I need a pullover at the plate, I put on my Plate Coat. Like Tee, I do not wear a pullover at the plate.

Those aren't jackets, they're smocks. They're ugly and funny looking.

If you guys haven't tried the +POS, lined long sleeved shirt, you haven't lived. It's a far better solution than the smock. Plus, as an extra added bonus, you can tuck them in.

Tucked In
 

Always tuck in your jacket, whether on the bases or plate. Looks more professional. You might want to invest in a long sleeve shirt for the plate in cold weather if you don't feel comfortable with a plate coat or pullover. Most college groups have guidelines as to uniforms and how they want them worn.

How can you even tuck in the Honig's K17 Jacket, for example? I mean whats the big deal? I know Honig's makes the K17-U than CAN be tucked in, but this all seems pretty silly.

Tucked In?
 

No, I guarantee that I look more streamlined, athletic and better looking if I leave the jacket OUT. I have a big belly and I'm already tucking in three layers of XXL shirts into my pants. Tucking in a jacket over a CP is like asking for ridicule before the game even starts. I get enuf of that here. ;)

Well, what good is a jacket tucked in if it starts raining? I prefer keeping the balls warm and dry. Cold light drizzle soaking down into my pants defeats the purpose of wearing the jacket. :p

wow, it was even funnier the second time around.

Look, if you "tuckee-innees" like the look and think that it makes you better umpires, by all means do it! Do not let us "outee-toutees" stop you! :D

For all the discussion - tuck it in or let it all hang out - who really cares? The only place that it really matters is at the plate. For those who wear pullovers at the plate, I agree that tucking in makes it easier for you to get to your ball bags - but you guys look like Italian Sausages and uncomfortable as hell! :eek:

Isn't that pretty much exactly what he said to begin with?

Long sleeve shirts NOT allowed here - have to wear pullover with elastic band around the bottom. You couldn't tuck it in if you tried (not that anyone would want to).

That's stupid. Do they make you weal Elbeco's and bow ties too?

As for the pullovers with banded bottom, I've seen several umpires tuck them in. They end up looking like 12 pounds of potatoes in a 10 pound bag. Oh the price of fashion.

guess you missed the HSMs-are-also-(defacto) banned-here discussion also :D It's a funny state, but its home :rolleyes:



I dont know why one would do that. They dont interfere with ball bags. If I saw an umpire tuck one in I think I would collapse with laughter.

Greg Brewer said it's ok to wear the HSM if you keep a hat
on underneath the mask. :rolleyes:

Greg Brewer, whoever he is, is clearly a moron.