Too Many Ejection Clips

[MichaelVA2000]

Originally Posted by jkumpire

I try to be peaceful in disagreements, since in my profession outside of umpiring, that is important.

Consistancy is important.

Originally Posted by jkumpire

But in one of my three ejections this year, it was an old-time manager who tried to act like Earl Weaver in his prime. Young umpires need to understand how to handle these guys when and if they see them.

Attending umpire clinics and completing one of pro schools are other learning alternatives.

Originally Posted by jkumpire

Secondly, I believe that watching those kind of discussions can teach how to handle any kind of argument. Even though we live in a major-league PC world, most MLB discussions start out at a lower level then escalate. Seeing how the umpire does or does not try to tamp down the building fire is instructive.

Or how not to use the MLB umpirig approach. Here's an example:
YouTube - Earl Weaver gets pissed