Base ump showing count on chest.

[bobbybanaduck]

Originally Posted by eagle_12

The only time that I show the count while BU is 3-2 2 out with a runner on base. I've picked this up from pro level umpies. I think it's just a way for all of us to know hey, runner might be/is moving on the pitch, and to hold your ground worry about the ball rather than the runner

PBUC has the guys showing 3-2 every time runners might be moving (i.e. R1; R1, R2; R1, R3 regardless of outs; or R1, R2 R3 2 outs. it shows up in the evals as part of communication.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by bobbybanaduck

PBUC has the guys showing 3-2 every time runners might be moving (i.e. R1; R1, R2; R1, R3 regardless of outs; or R1, R2 R3 2 outs. it shows up in the evals as part of communication.

That's when I tend to do it because it means the rotations might be different.

Originally Posted by jkumpire

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.

Whose fault is it that you can't keep 4 balls/3 strikes straight in your head?

[jkumpire]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Whose fault is it that you can't keep 4 balls/3 strikes straight in your head?

My Wife. Who's yours?

[UmpTTS43]

I don't subscribe to definite when-to's when it comes to the count. I feel this is all part of game management, such as when to clean the plate without having to call time. My style will differ from yours, I'm sure, but if the base ump has to ask me for the count, then one of two things are happening: 1) I'm not managing my game right, or 2) he's not paying attention. There is a rhythm and flow to every game. Find it, establish it, whatever, and you will be allright.