LLWS wajke me when its over!

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser

I'm in Williamsport right now. Watching my friend work the World Series. Hasn't missed a call and had a few tough ones, including a ball correctly called foul (as close as possible without being fair) in his first game on Saturday. Still hasn't done a plate due to today's rainout.

My friend works HS varsity and 3 college conferences.

So, of course, LL puts him on the foul line. Great use of resources.

The bashing of the umpires has grown tiresome. I saw 2 outstanding plate guys work last night. Not sure I could've done any better. I saw some good work on the bases, too.

Not everyingthing is bashing. Good plate work last night was mentioned. However, there is still, overall, IMO, a decline in quality from last year. Sometimes it is extremely noticeable.

If the comments are annoying you, you can always use the approach Ives recommends, change the channel or find the off button.
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[Rich]

Originally Posted by GarthB

So, of course, LL puts him on the foul line. Great use of resources.



Not everyingthing is bashing. Good plate work last night was mentioned. However, there is still, overall, IMO, a decline in quality from last year. Sometimes it is extremely noticeable.

If the comments are annoying you, you can always use the approach Ives recommends, change the channel or find the off button.
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I'm not annoyed, just wonder what is being accomplished is all. I guess all the exposure open up all the criticism. It's probably fair, just repetitive

I'm in the system myself, as you know. I'm the rare LL umpire who doesn't desire Williamsport above all else. Since I worked a Senior regional, I'll be applying for the Senior World Series first, as a week in Bangor, Maine working good 15-16 baseball appeals to me. Then there is a Big League Division I may look into -- we just don't play it locally.

But I can understand why guys want to work Williamsport. It's a well-run tournament and also happens to be on national TV.