BRAND NEW Umpire...

[DG]

Originally Posted by MadCityRef

I found the Sears Flex Slacks and Levi's Action Slacks to be reasonable in price and long-lasting. Trick is to buy them big enough for your shin guards.

Don't forget, cups are required this year!

I will pass on the Flex Slacks and Action Slacks comments, as I used these early in my career. But I have never taken the field behind the plate without a cup.

My favorite catcher cup comment came from an on-deck catcher, who after I took a bouncer in the cup said "everybody should experience that once in life".

I guess if I had to prioritize umpire protection it would be mask, chest protector and the cup would be 3rd, but I ain't going out there without all three and don't need a rule to make me.