Base ump showing count on chest.

[ozzy6900]

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 never flash a count back when I am on the bases. I never give the count to a player or coach if asked. I use the following procedure: "TIME! Mr. Umpire, this gentleman (pointing to the player/coach) needs the count!". It is not my job to keep the count or give the count. It is my partner's job and only he should be giving the count. I have CRS so yes, I do have an indicator, but that is for me and me alone. If my partner needs the count from me, I will walk to him and give him what I have. I will not shout it out or stand there flashing the count back. It is just not proper in my book.