Catcher Bailing Out

[DG]

Interesting situation and I imagine most of us have experienced. If I have a catcher who can't catch or block pitches I adjust my normal positioning to protect myself. I don't mind getting hit in the shin guards or chest protector or mask even but don't like getting hit in the arms, thighs, stomach or other exposed body parts.

So, given this situation I adjust to an unnatural position and call the game.

Side subject, but any manager who mentions money they pay to me to work the game is tossed. Mention money - gone. Add it to the list, personal, profane, prolonged, or money.

[charliej47]

I have had to stand behind F1 on several occasions where the manager could not find anyone who could not be a catcher.

[ozzy6900]

Very interesting report. My question, Jim, is did this umpire still get assigned games with the "big boys" or was he sent to do "kiddie ball" with a raft?