LLWS Umpires (Oregon vs Georgia)

[ChucktownBlue]

Originally Posted by Klokard

I was selected and worked the Big League Western Regionals this year in Washington and have first hand knowledge of the "critique" system used by the staff. You are "encouraged" to add flair to your called and swinging 3rd strike. It's a "do it our way or not at all" feeling. That could be why you see some of the mechanics that you're seeing. JMHO.

Flair to a swinging third strike? That's friggin' nuts!

How about a big windup with a verbal "You're OUT, 'cause you swung at a ball in the dirt, so go home and learn how to hit!"

Now that would be some flair. Seriously, I'd tell him I'm not there to show up the batter after he Ks. That's just stupid, bush-league umpiring.