Looking Young

[canadaump6]

I had a feeling that I was being held back in my association from higher level games, because of my age and not looking very old. Now I realized that that is the truth. My assignor sent an email invitation to do university baseball to all the qualified umpires in my city. I emailed him asking him why I didn't get this email, and he told me that because I look 5 years younger than 19, it may set me up for a lot of trouble.

Personally I could give a rat's *** about age and appearnace. There are many 30+ year veterans in my league that I know I am head and shoulders above.

But I mean come on. Is "looking too young" all that the league has against me? How about some comments on mechanics, strikezone, uniform, positioning and rulebook knowledge. But no, they have to judge a book by its cover and no matter what my ratings might be in all of the important categories, I am a writeoff because I look young. Just a pathetic excuse if you ask me. Your thoughts?