Base ump showing count on chest.

[Chris_Hickman]

Like Bobby said..... I flash the count as well. I learned it from a AAA friend however one time I failed to tell my partner that I do that in our pregame and he was alittle pissed @ me after the game. He thought I looked like a LL ump. So I try to remember to cover in before my games. I like doing it... it kinda helps me "stay" in the game... a little.

[jkumpire]

I am sorry that I do not do things like you all do on this.

If I am on the bases, and I am asked the count by somebody, I will flash them a quick count.

If it is a runner on 2B or F4 or F6, if I am asked I will put my hands behind my back and put the count down so they can see it, but nobody in the stands. The higher level of Baseball I work, I don't need to do it, so I don't. But in HS or below, I would rather answer a kid's question than leave him hanging out to dry because he doesn't know the game situation. And yes, he should know the game situation without it. but, it is better to be helpful than not IMO.

I have never flashed a wrong count to kid who asks, but if I do and the fielder messes something up, then it isn't my fault he can't keep 4 balls/3strikes straight in his head.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Chris_Hickman

Like Bobby said..... I flash the count as well. I learned it from a AAA friend however one time I failed to tell my partner that I do that in our pregame and he was alittle pissed @ me after the game. He thought I looked like a LL ump. So I try to remember to cover in before my games. I like doing it... it kinda helps me "stay" in the game... a little.

I will be using it on Monday. Hope I remember to tell my partner.

[Tim C]

"I'll flash back the count as soon as I'm done cleaning off the bases - unless I'm heading to the mound to give the number of outs and situation to the relief pitcher."

Thanks, I needed that touch of humor.

Regards,

[Tim C]

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