Yanks/Tribe...Did it hit the bat?...commentator comments?

[Interested Ump]

Originally Posted by Cub42

I find it utterly ridiculous in your comments about professional standards and the MLB Umpires not being up to them. Just wondering how many games you have done iinfront of 50,000 people and every available angle covered by TV.

As many as you have. I suppose that means we shouldn't speak this subject then?

Not to mention the speed of the game.There is always going to be the human element in the game. But what ever your personal feelings toward them, they are the best at what they do, and they are there based on their ability.

Absolutely, unequivocally not. The ascension to MLB umpire is not solely performance based by any review imaginable.

There are a lot of guys on this site that are in AA or AAA. Ask them the difference in the game as they move up each level. Then think about your comments the next time you are out on the field working what ever level you work.

90% is under 35 adult baseball comprised of former talented HS, collegiate, minor and major league players. Many of the umpires are former A, AA, AAA, D1 and HS. To a one, we agree on the lack of professional qualities in MLB umpires especially when compared to other sports, futbol in particular.

The most glaring example is the complete disregard for the continued testing and associated courseware that is not required to keep their MLB status.