Signs of Rubber

[SAump]

I had a spectator behind the backstop watching the game curiously walk toward the nearest dugout in a hurry after the opposing coach requested time and pointed out the spectator's position.

I did feel something "dirty" was going on behind my back but I didn't know what to do about it. How was an umpire suppose to eject a quiet, disciplined spectator when an umpire is not suppose to concern himself with what goes on behind the backstop? I still am not sure what penalty I should have imposed. I have showered but the memory of the event lingers.

[SAump]

Warning: This post is not to be taken too seriously. It does review similar discussions we have had over similar topics on this website. Hope you enjoy the memories held from personal thoughts while reading previous discussions. Once again, I couldn't avoid the silly temptation.
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I have trouble with the edges of the strike zone and miss a few balls caught right in front of me when I "purposely" call them strikes. I probably needed those strikes. Has this happened to you and your strike zone?

I can't see where a batter's feet are postioned in front of me while he is swinging at pitch on the outer or upper edges of the strike zone. I probably had an idea though. Has anyone ever questioned you about this?

I can't tell whether a coach is standing in the coach's box when I focus on the pitcher's prepatory motion to the plate. I probably didn't care about that anyway, but I will warn and restrict as deemed necessary. Wouldn't you?

I believe baseball signs are both identifiable (to some) and unidentifiable (to others) flying objects. I couldn't physically prove that, but I also know they do travel though the same medium. I could be wrong.

Yet, some guys here will forever deny they have never, ever seen a rising fastball in one breath; but also admit that they will notice and know what goes on underneath the catcher's "equipment" and also behind the back of their "head" in the next breath.

That seems to be a much more difficult task/trick than throwing a rising fastball. JMOHO. As an amateur physicist, I know human x-ray vision doesn't exist without the aide of technolgy. Speaking of peripheral vision, wearing any mask wouldn't physically allow anyone to see behind them. Can you tell how many fingers I am holding behind my back and which one? I could still be wrong unless I were standing in front of a smoking MIRROR.

My apologies to those troubled by the CAPS. If it is the worse thing you have to read, I will edit and/or delete them.

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by SAump

I had a spectator behind the backstop watching the game curiously walk toward the nearest dugout in a hurry after the opposing coach requested time and pointed out the spectator's position.

I did feel something "dirty" was going on behind my back but I didn't know what to do about it. How was an umpire suppose to eject a quiet, disciplined spectator when an umpire is not suppose to concern himself with what goes on behind the backstop? I still am not sure what penalty I should have imposed. I have showered but the memory of the event lingers.

You do nothing about it! Your jurisdiction (unless you are doing MLB or NCAA) ends with the fence. Never, ever take your authority beyond the field's boundaries! We've stated this on this site for years on end!