The Umpire Mask Hook: "I'll take 2!"

[chuckfan1]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

Any chance the mask holder comes from the same fine folks who brought us the Officials Locker Room?

....Im all for bringing new equipment etc into our profession, but this is just a step above the mask hook. To me, this brings more attention to the official dropping trough in the parking lot of your local educational institution. Ive never had anyone notice me changing in the lot, as we can do it discretely without calling attention to ourselves. But putting this mini-ringling tent up, just shouts...."attention all kids, moms, student-athletes, official getting naked here".....

[SanDiegoSteve]

Perhaps there was little to notice!

[chuckfan1]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Perhaps there was little to notice!

..didnt know you were watching....

just saying, this would seem to bring more attention than it would to hide it.

[cc6]

Umpire mask: Good invention, not sure if people will accept its use as an everyday item.

Umpire dressing room: Another good item, more likely to become popular. I had at least one occasion when this item could have come in handy.

[waltjp]

Getting back to the mask clip, or what ever it's called, I worked with a guy this afternoon that would probably like it. On at least 4 different occasions I looked in his direction and saw that he had laid his mask on the ground for a variety if reasons. Once so he could walk to the dugout and get a fresh supply of balls.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by waltjp

Getting back to the mask clip, or what ever it's called, I worked with a guy this afternoon that would probably like it. On at least 4 different occasions I looked in his direction and saw that he had laid his mask on the ground for a variety if reasons. Once so he could walk to the dugout and get a fresh supply of balls.

I worked with a guy this week who laid his mask on the ground during the plate meeting. That drives me absolutely nuts. Tuck it under your left arm and you can use your two hands, it's not that difficult.

[Ump153]

Originally Posted by cc6

Umpire mask: Good invention, not sure if people will accept its use as an everyday item.

This was not being discussed, but what the heck, sure, the mask was a good invention. I doubt anyone here disagrees.

[BigTex]

Originally Posted by cc6

Umpire mask: Good invention, not sure if people will accept its use as an everyday item.

Sure is.....I have two.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Me, too: two masks. I accepted the mask immediately as one of the most useful inventions in umpiring. In fact, I rarely call pitches without one.

[GA Umpire]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

In fact, I rarely call pitches without one.

Rarely?