Pro Set

[Rcichon]

Originally Posted by RogersUmp

Got to do a 4-man set in an 11U USSSA Global World Series in Brooklyn Park today. OBR. I was U2. No check swing appeals, no help needed on third strike catch/no-catch. Had two diving catches by F9. Only rotated to home once...no play. Was disappointed that U3 and me were the only ones in the whole place singing the national anthem while it was playing before the game. Anyone else done 4-man?

Today, State Sectional in Bilgeport, Majors.

Started weird. Assignor tells me that as U2, I have to wear a 'walkie talkie' type radio to relay substitutions in to the press box where the TD is stationed. The field layout has the pressbox just beyond straightaway center field.

I seriously thought he was joking until I see the TD grab two of the radios! Then, he passes one to U1 and the other to U3 and says, "you call in changes for visitors and (turning to the other Umpire) you for Home".

I nearly fell down laughing! The assignor had been razzing my azz for having to wear the radio. He thought he was getting one over on me. But since HE was U1, the joke was on him.

Still, it was weird! I understand why some feel the way they do about Little League!