Keeping the count.

[johnnyg08]

I would imagine that if he's doing those types of things, the indicator issue on the pads, might be the least of his issues.

Yikes.

[Mrumpiresir]

I have found that using an indicator on the bases is more distracting than helpful. I do use it when I'm working the plate but realize I hardly ever refer to it, only on those situations after something unusual happens and I want to reassure myself that I have the correct count.

You can always tell a rookie umpire by the way he calls a pitch and then immediately buries his face in the indicator. Drives me nuts.

[zm1283]

I started donig the "indicator in the ball bag" thing this year and really like it. Makes it a lot easier to take your mask off too. I have gotten a bit tired of reaching in the bag after every pitch, so this fall I'm trying to ween myself off the indicator entirely so I don't have to use it at all.