Under your plate coat

[nickrego]

Why in the world umpires don't wear a shirt over their CP when wearing a Plate Coat, I'll never understand ?

Isn't wearing a Coat, like dressing up for a formal occasion ?

So why look like a slob, with your equipment hanging out ?

Or is it the only chance we get to show off our equipment logo ? See, mine cost more than yours !

If we want our equipment to show, shouldn't we leave our fly un-zipped instead ?

Whenever I wear a jacket or coat, I always wear a standard shirt over my CP. Just like when I wear a Coat and Tie (collared shirt over my chest).

If for no other reason, what if I have to remove my jacket or coat ? I'm not going to work the game in my Intera-wear and CP only. Wear I live, the weather can change 20+ degrees during a game. Especially morning games. Starts out cold, then hits 80 degrees by the 6th inning.