Why not another? 9U play

[Ump153]

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

Ump153,

Even if all coaches were saints, you would still need umpires.

JM

Only because the players are just as ratty.

[UmpJM]

Originally Posted by Ump153

Only because the players are just as ratty.

Well, I suppose that's one way of looking at it.

But, again, even if all the players were saints, you would STILL need umpires.

JM

[Ump153]

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

Well, I suppose that's one way of looking at it.

But, again, even if all the players were saints, you would STILL need umpires.

JM

I'm in the camp of "if coaches and players didn't lie or cheat, you wouldn't need umpires."

[UmpJM]

Originally Posted by Ump153

I'm in the camp of "if coaches and players didn't lie or cheat, you wouldn't need umpires."

I had inferred that.

While I certainly agree that it is an important aspect of umpiring, I believe that considering it the sole reason represents a profound misconception of the fundamental role of the umpire(s) in a game of baseball.

JM