44 years later...

[Ump153]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

That's really not very nice. People come in all shapes and sizes, and it's no better fat-bashing than it is to criticize any other physical attributes. Give me your bio and I'll find something to bash you about.

Like it or not, it's true.

Why do you think none of the newer MLB umps are fat? Why do you think that chubby MiLB umps are told to lose weight?

The perception of both the public and MLB is that fat, grossly obese umpires look terrible, lazy and less competent that those with athletic frames.

The days of Froemming fatasses are over. Just a fact of life.

Edited to add:

Your attemp to include the obese with the truly disabled is sad. A parapalegic can't grow new limbs. An obese umpire can lose weight. Haven't you?