Umpire evaluations

[Tim C]

KF noted:

"Caps without creases . . ."

I have never, nor will I ever, place the "little leage crease" in any of my caps.

At the last Evans Clinic I attended:

Eight caps with crease -- all eight were the professional umpire instructors.

87 Clinic attendees without one cap crease.

I was in the pink looking at the students. I hate creases. PAC-10 does NOT require creased caps so there would be no "ding" on an evaluation.

Creased hats deserve the "Roger Dorn Contract Treatment."

KF noted:

" . . . untucked wind breakers . . ."

Again I am a little amazed: "tucked windbreakers" look like hell in my opinion. Again in the PAC-10 you see both tucked and untucked on the same three umpire crew.

Whew, now I feel better.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Tim C

KF noted:



I have never, nor will I ever, place the "little leage crease" in any of my caps.

Again I am a little amazed: "tucked windbreakers" look like hell in my opinion.

Agreed on both points.

Of course, if either is "required" in your area, you should consider dressing as the evaluation requires.

[Klokard]

One of the things mentioned in the original post is that some evaluators will grade harsh to protect their standings. I am sure that may be the case with a select few but I doubt that is the norm. The one thing that seems to be a bit bothersome for me is the fact that few of the seasoned grizzlies get evaluated. In my JUCO and Fed association it is rare for a guy to fall down in his rating. I know the D1 guys get rated on every game but again I rarely see them dropped. I attended a D1 game last weekend and on every occasion with a R1 the U3 was in "B" with a left handed batter. This is in direct conflict with the CCA manual. I asked the PU a few days later why this mechanic was allowed on his crew. He merely replied "that's how he has always done it." It's hard to explain to an up and coming guy that it's an accepted mechanic for the tenured guys but not for anyone else.

[Durham]

Originally Posted by Klokard

One of the things mentioned in the original post is that some evaluators will grade harsh to protect their standings. I am sure that may be the case with a select few but I doubt that is the norm. The one thing that seems to be a bit bothersome for me is the fact that few of the seasoned grizzlies get evaluated. In my JUCO and Fed association it is rare for a guy to fall down in his rating. I know the D1 guys get rated on every game but again I rarely see them dropped. I attended a D1 game last weekend and on every occasion with a R1 the U3 was in "B" with a left handed batter. This is in direct conflict with the CCA manual. I asked the PU a few days later why this mechanic was allowed on his crew. He merely replied "that's how he has always done it." It's hard to explain to an up and coming guy that it's an accepted mechanic for the tenured guys but not for anyone else.

Just tell the up and coming guy, do it the CCA way and be ok or take your chances doing it his way. Ever bit of me wants to stay in B, but I look at my 1st base guy every time and ask (jokingly) if I can stay in B right before I move my butt to C.

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by Tim C

I have never, nor will I ever, place the "little leage crease" in any of my caps.

I crease my caps. Left over from my military days when we creased our fatique cover. (Yes, I'm that old)

Again I am a little amazed: "tucked windbreakers" look like hell in my opinion. Again in the PAC-10 you see both tucked and untucked on the same three umpire crew.

I have three plate windbreakers which I tuck in. Makes it easier to get into the ball bags.

I also have three base windbreakers that I do not tuck in. More comfortable on the bases that way, I believe.