Fair/Foul Two Man Crew Situation (From a Dad)

[GA Umpire]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Well, first off, I'm no Joe Blow off the street, I am a well-known and long-time respected umpire, and when I give advice to rooks who don't know hay from horse manure, they usually thank me for setting them straight. I don't know as much about umpiring as my assignor, since he has about 60 years of umpiring experience to my 20+, but I'll wager I know at least as much as the majority of assignors out there. I wasn't talking about some yokel off the street, I was talking about a brother umpire clueing in a misguided arbiter.

Secondly, if a coach approaches in a manner that is not confrontational, he could perhaps suggest that the umpire missed a rule, then ask the umpire to pull out his rule book just to double check. I would welcome such a challenge from a coach. I've never had one that knew a rule and I didn't. Lucky I guess.

To me, you are some Joe Blow. And, as I said, if the umpire doesn't know you are an umpire, then leave them alone. The last thing any umpire wants to hear is "I have been umpiring X years" b/c Rats will try anything.

Second, Rats will try not to be confrontational until they don't get their way. All do it, even the pros. So, none of this means a thing. Just look at how the one acted in the other thread. He started nice until he didn't get his way.

It's funny how so many will jump on a Rat they don't know is an umpire. But, let one of the supposed umpires pull the same thing as a Rat, and so many on this forum will agree. That is amazing to me. I wonder if those like that are that inconsistent on the field. Possibly. Hmmm. Flip flop on this forum, I wonder if they flip flop on the field with their calls. Hmmmm.

[GA Umpire]

Originally Posted by SAump

I see you have experience with this type of circus. Each side spouting off particular events as they see fit. Each side making up a version of reality to support their desired position. Neither side listening to the other.

Best to let it go on or to avoid it at all costs? I hear what your saying.

From experience, No. But, from others and as you can how the one in the other thread was, then you can see why it should not be done.

But, if you want to allow it, then go ahead. But, when it blows up in your face and causes a bigger problem than just stopping it in the beginning, then oh well.

My suggestion is for those who are not known to be an umpire to that umpire, should not try to bother the umpire after the game is over. The game is over so let it go. If they want results, go to the umpire's assignor(or whatever the person is called in your area), and let them deal with it. It will be less confrontational and probably get better results. Not let it go on but do it in a more professional, courteous manner(and this applies to umpires especially). Better results come from that approach. A Rat trying to do it in the heat of the moment may not get any results expected.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by GA Umpire

If they want results, go to the umpire's assignor(or whatever the person is called in your area), and let them deal with it. It will be less confrontational and probably get better results. Not let it go on but do it in a more professional, courteous manner(and this applies to umpires especially).

And this differs from what I said how? Didn't I say to approach the umpire in a professional manner? What if I am the assignor? I have worked closely with my assignor and have assigned games with my assignor on a bi-weekly basis for many years. Does this qualify me? I have been asked for my input as to what level I thought a certain umpire should be working. Is this close enough? I have been assigned to evaluate umpires BY my assignor. He has asked me to go see how so-and-so works, and I've also been assigned with certain umpires to evaluate them as well. And if one of those umpires gets a rule wrong, and I catch the error, I am going to say something about it so it doesn't happen again.

[GA Umpire]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

And this differs from what I said how? Didn't I say to approach the umpire in a professional manner? What if I am the assignor? I have worked closely with my assignor and have assigned games with my assignor on a bi-weekly basis for many years. Does this qualify me? I have been asked for my input as to what level I thought a certain umpire should be working. Is this close enough? I have been assigned to evaluate umpires BY my assignor. He has asked me to go see how so-and-so works, and I've also been assigned with certain umpires to evaluate them as well. And if one of those umpires gets a rule wrong, and I catch the error, I am going to say something about it so it doesn't happen again.

You're missing the point. The point you keep bringing up is the umpires KNOW you. If you approached me, I do NOT KNOW you. That is the difference.

If you approach me, I don't know you are an umpire until I have called on the field with you or I see you on the field umpiring. That is the difference between Rat Joe Blow coming to the umpire or his fellow umpire or assignor which the umpire KNOWS. See the difference?

A Rat(which applies to anyone approaching the umpire which he doesn't know is an umpire/assignor) should not be trying to do anything before/during/after the game. Get outside of your little area and think of the bigger picture. If the umpire does NOT KNOW you, then you shouldn't be approaching them after the game. Tell the one who he does know and let them approach him. Or, suffer the same treatment as the "supposed" umpire in the other thread. Those umpires didn't know he umpires and treated him as such. That is the risk a Rat takes.

Do it courteously and professionally by informing the umpire if he KNOWS you're an umpire or if he does NOT KNOW you're an umpire, let his assignor take care of it after they have been informed.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Well, first off, I'm no Joe Blow off the street, I am a well-known and long-time respected umpire,

If you look closely at the bolded type, you will see that I told you I was well-known. This means that the other umpires in my association know who I am. When we attend meetings (sometimes weekly, but normally bi-weekly), everybody gets to know everyone else. I wouldn't go up to someone I had never met and start telling them anything, but on the other hand, I don't have a problem with someone coming to me after a game in a respectful manner. It's all in how you approach someone.

[GA Umpire]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

If you look closely at the bolded type, you will see that I told you I was well-known. This means that the other umpires in my association know who I am. When we attend meetings (sometimes weekly, but normally bi-weekly), everybody gets to know everyone else. I wouldn't go up to someone I had never met and start telling them anything, but on the other hand, I don't have a problem with someone coming to me after a game in a respectful manner. It's all in how you approach someone.

Forget it. You missed the point of the other posts and how the other thread went from non-confrontational to confrontational in no time. Forget it. The points are lost on you.

[SanDiegoSteve]

They are not lost on me, trust me. I just have a very different opinion than yours. Or am I supposed to just nod my head and agree with everything you say?

[GA Umpire]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

They are not lost on me, trust me. I just have a very different opinion than yours. Or am I supposed to just nod my head and agree with everything you say?

No. But, you keep relating this to the umpires YOU KNOW. There may be a time when you will encounter an umpire you don't know. And, I suspect you will not approach him the same way you would approach one you do know. Either you won't approach him at all or you will walk on pins and needles while trying to address anything of the job he did during the game.

I doubt you would approach him as an umpire who knows what he is talking about b/c he may just tell you to get lost. Just like the ones in the other thread did. They didn't know him and he tried to come off as someone who knew they were wrong. So, they basically told him where he can go. And, nothing good came of it.

That is all I am saying. Rats(coaches/players/parent/umpires who this umpire does NOT know) should not approach the umpire before/during/after the game with a rule book or acting as someone who knows that umpire is wrong before/after the game. If something was wrong, let their assignor/UIC know and handle the situation. Not someone else who has no business being involved in that umpire's game. If you are filling in for the assignor or something, then you have business to be involved in that game. If not, then you don't. That is all I am saying and this would apply more to umpires not in your association and to coaches/parents/players.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

I wouldn't go up to someone I had never met and start telling them anything, but on the other hand, I don't have a problem with someone coming to me after a game in a respectful manner. It's all in how you approach someone.

I also believe I had just got done telling you this, which said that I wouldn't go to someone I didn't know, but that I didn't have a problem with someone approaching me (fan, coach, parent, etc.) in a respectful manner. So, I agree that an umpire should not approach an umpire that he does not know.