Batting out of order

[David Emerling]

Originally Posted by fitump56

Because talent and rules knowledge aren't what gets you to MLB in the first place.

I think you're right. You have to have talent and rules knowledge but, by no means, do you have to be the best in these areas to rise through the ranks.

There are certainly other factors. Personality ... politics ... friends in high places ... game management skills ... etc.

David Emerling
Memphis, TN

[fitump56]

Originally Posted by David Emerling

I think you're right. You have to have talent and rules knowledge but, by no means, do you have to be the best in these areas to rise through the ranks.

There are certainly other factors. Personality ... politics ... friends in high places ... game management skills ... etc.

David Emerling
Memphis, TN

David, anyone, is there re-testing of rules, mechanics or other knowledge sets after you make it to the Bigs?

[ManInBlue]

Originally Posted by fitump56

David, anyone, is there re-testing of rules, mechanics or other knowledge sets after you make it to the Bigs?

I have limited knowledge of this, but no, there is no "re-testing"

They meet every year prior to the season (in early Feb). At which time I think they cover some rules, etc. They don't cover mechanics so much (from what I've been told). I got the feeling it's more of a "OK guys, here's your crew, the season's not far off...Thanks for coming have a safe trip home" meeting.

The brings up another question - What affect do the evaluations have on their status? Can MLB send them back down? I would think that the union would not allow that. Also, what kind of affect does the union have on keeping "sub par" officials? Do they have an intervention? "Dude, you're kicking calls like they stole from you. Tighten up or your out."

[fitump56]

Originally Posted by fitump56
David, anyone, is there re-testing of rules, mechanics or other knowledge sets after you make it to the Bigs?

Originally Posted by ManInBlue

I have limited knowledge of this, but no, there is no "re-testing"

They meet every year prior to the season (in early Feb). At which time I think they cover some rules, etc. They don't cover mechanics so much (from what I've been told). I got the feeling it's more of a "OK guys, here's your crew, the season's not far off...Thanks for coming have a safe trip home" meeting.

Isn't that just dandy.

The brings up another question - What affect do the evaluations have on their status? Can MLB send them back down? I would think that the union would not allow that. Also, what kind of affect does the union have on keeping "sub par" officials? Do they have an intervention? "Dude, you're kicking calls like they stole from you. Tighten up or your out."

I have never heard od an umpire being sent back down except when they were st00pid enough to follow Richie Phillips who one said “Umpires don’t have a stat line. That’s why they all think they’re the best. And it’s a good thing they feel that way.”

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