Base ump showing count on chest.

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Originally Posted by mick

A question of mechanics
A few of the better base umpires U.P. here (and a special umpire from Chicago), relay to me, behind the plate, the running counts on the batter by showing the count tightly in front of their torsos.

I do not reciprocate when I am on the bases.

Should I be showing the count, also?

I always gave the count as a minimum every other pitch and probably for myself more, because I did not use an indicator and it helped me keep it correct. (and not using an indicator at the dish is a different discussion.)

I did not hide it on my chest but make sure it was well displayed in front of my chest for all to see. Some believe the BU should respond with a similar signal but I have always felt that unless you as the BU have something different, just play on. But do make sure you are both on the same page.

Your going to get all different types of responses, but you should follow what your association's practices are or if none, what works best for the team in that game.