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

[Paul L]

To me, it would be a safety hazard. I have twice called "play ball" without a mask on, after having set it down on the backstop and on a bench. Even took a pitch the second time. Now my mask is either on my face, in my hand, or under my arm from getting out to getting back in my car.

I'd be really embarrassed to be killed by a foul ball to the face with my mask on my hip.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by Paul L

I have twice called "play ball" without a mask on, after having set it down on the backstop and on a bench. Even took a pitch the second time.

I'll bet you had an unprecedented view of the strike zone though.