Umpire equipment

[Rich Coyle]

I honestly don't know how people get hit in the gut. I've been doing this a few years (understatement) and have never taken a pitch or a foul to the gut.

I wear the WV Gold and would like it to be even another inch shorter than it is (I'm 6'1", so don't think it's because of my small stature). As long as I get good chest and shoulder and throat protection, I'm pleased.