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[Durham]

Ok, so what in the hell do you guys in the NE and Midwest wear this time of year.

We got rained out Tuesday at 6 in the bay area and played last night at 6.

I wore 2 Underarmor cold gear long sleeve mocks, a pair of UA cold gear leggings, my REI loose fit leggings, 2 pair of socks, UA cold gear gloves, My Black Diamond poler tec fleec gloves, all under my uniform last night and I was still cold last night.

It was in the 30's with the wind blowing right up the 3rd base line into my face all nite long. Worked 3rd.

I bought all that stuff to wear to work in Reno and it probably won't be enough. What else can you, do you wear?

I am gonna look like the Michelin Man when I get up there.

[tibear]

Durham,

I've done a couple of games when there are snow flakes and a howling north wind. We simply put on the long johns, undershirt, fleece and the umpire shirt.

Grit your teeth and head out.

It amazing, on those nights there isn't even a hint of an arguement when an umpire calls an out!!

On the plate, of course I don't have to worry about bundling up as much. On the bases, it is usually a t-shirt, then a long sleeve cotton tutleneck in the appropriate color, and my long compression underpants with (hopefully my partner has them!) Honigs Polywool slacks, which seem to keep me a bit warmer than their regular slacks.

Maybe being from Oregon, I am a bit more acclimated to cold, damp conditions for baseball!

Oh, gloves! Can't forget gloves!!! I have some black neoprene fishing gloves for those really harsh days!

[sargee7]

"Ok, so what in the hell do you guys in the NE and Midwest wear this time of year."

Well, up here in Southern Maine we will wear jackets, probably sweaters and stocking caps. Really doesn't make much difference as long as your warm cause we have at least at foot of snow on the ground with more coming tomorrow.

Now, in April, late April, that is, when most leagues will start up, we will probably wear, jackets, sweaters,and maybe stocking caps, but the snow should be almost gone and we will be entering the mud season.

[Texas Aggie]

It was in the 30's with the wind blowing right up the 3rd base line into my face all nite long. Worked 3rd.

Don't do baseball, but have done football in that sort of condition. The UA stuff and long sleeve shirt kept me OK. Add a baseball jacket and gloves to that and I'd be downright toasty.

But, then again, I often wear shorts when its in the 40's, so it takes a lot to keep me cold.