Base ump showing count on chest.

[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.