He Really Said It

[archangel]

2 different games:

In the 1st game, I'm BU and the batter hits a liner down 3rd base line, which PU calls foul. 3rd base coach (HC) yells that ball was fair by 1.5 ft (spreads hands). PU says it was clearly foul. HC says"I have a better view than you". I did all I could to not laugh out loud. PU shakes his head and we play on...

In the 2nd game, I'm PU, runner on 1st stealing on the pitch, which was a caught foul tip, then defensive AC loudly complains that the runner cant steal as its a foul ball. I look over and stare at him, then put my hand up, as his HC says something in his ear.....

[Simply The Best]

Arrived at the park, two nationally ranked 18yo teams to play a DH. Home team coach (his park) has sign hung on gate, "Home Team players will be allowed to run on the outfield warning track during the game while the home team is at bat."



During the pre-game, I told the HC that would not be allowed, he said it would, I warned him and as soon as the first player ran, I ejected him. The second player. I called the game.

On the way out, the HC caught me and asked me what was my authority on his field. Walking away I told him if he wanted 4 strikes to be an out instead of three, he could post this but I wouldn't call it that way.

When we returned, there was the sign "The home team will be allowed four strikes per batter."

At which point we got in our cars and left.

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by Simply The Best

Arrived at the park, two nationally ranked 18yo teams to play a DH. Home team coach (his park) has sign hung on gate, "Home Team players will be allowed to run on the outfield warning track during the game while the home team is at bat."



During the pre-game, I told the HC that would not be allowed, he said it would, I warned him and as soon as the first player ran, I ejected him. The second player. I called the game.

On the way out, the HC caught me and asked me what was my authority on his field. Walking away I told him if he wanted 4 strikes to be an out instead of three, he could post this but I wouldn't call it that way.

When we returned, there was the sign "The home team will be allowed four strikes per batter."

At which point we got in our cars and left.

Yeah, right! What dream was this in?

[Simply The Best]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Yeah, right! What dream was this in?

ozzy 6900, it's a simple post about a bizarre incident, one of dozens I had with this park/coach/organization. No need to have a heart attack over it.

[BretMan]

Originally Posted by Simply The Best

On the way out, the HC caught me and asked me what was my authority on his field. Walking away I told him if he wanted 4 strikes to be an out instead of three, he could post this but I wouldn't call it that way.

Originally Posted by Simply The Best

Umpires who attempt humor where concentration on game control is the first priority make jokes...out of themselves.

Agreed.

[Simply The Best]

Originally Posted by BretMan

Agreed.

There was nothing at all humorous about the event in any way.

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by Simply The Best

There was nothing at all humorous about the event in any way.

That's why the title is HAHAHAHA.

[Simply The Best]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

That's why the title is HAHAHAHA.

My bad. The Hahahaha was my response to the previous post. These darn forum postings are so hard to get a handle on, don't you think?

[Adam]

This whole discussion is starting to remind me of a card game. If only I could remember the name of that game.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Simply The Best

There was nothing at all humorous about the event in any way.

Just like with the similar posts you comment on.

Originally Posted by Simply The Best

My bad. The Hahahaha was my response to the previous post. These darn forum postings are so hard to get a handle on, don't you think?

Not for most of us.

[celebur]

Originally Posted by Simply The Best

My bad. The Hahahaha was my response to the previous post. These darn forum postings are so hard to get a handle on, don't you think?

Maybe start by trying to get a handle on using emoticons.

[GoodwillRef]

Originally Posted by archangel

2 different games:

In the 1st game, I'm BU and the batter hits a liner down 3rd base line, which PU calls foul. 3rd base coach (HC) yells that ball was fair by 1.5 ft (spreads hands). PU says it was clearly foul. HC says"I have a better view than you". I did all I could to not laugh out loud. PU shakes his head and we play on...

In the 2nd game, I'm PU, runner on 1st stealing on the pitch, which was a caught foul tip, then defensive AC loudly complains that the runner cant steal as its a foul ball. I look over and stare at him, then put my hand up, as his HC says something in his ear.....

This happens at least once a year...always funny!

[jophyal]

....had a coach holler yesterday to his pitcher, "You aren't looking at the runner on second. He is going to steal". Sure enough, next pitch R2 steals third. Coach calls time out. I grant it, assuming he is going to talk to pitcher. Coach goes to my partner, BU, and says the runner should go back because he heard him talking to pitcher. His argument was that he was stealing signs. My partner told him that the only thing he stole was third. I had to put my mask onto cover my laughter.