LLWS and replay

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by THoy

I don't having a problem admiting that I made a mistake taking a play I had no business calling. However, I also will not make myself out to be something I am not...... which is perfect. Replay is what it is. Little League has choosen to implement this system for whatever the reason. My guess is that these teams have played long and hard to get to The Series and shouldn't have anything taken away from them at the very end.
Either way, I had the time of my life...minus one call. BTW Even professionals make mistakes....right? The rest of the tournament went great and I had the privilege of calling the International Championship. I have seen what the Little League program can do to change peoples lives for the better...first hand. It's way more than just people scratching each others backs. Love to work with you sometime.

Most, if not all, of the teams are all-star teams made up of players off of different teams in a given area. These teams don't play together all summer for the most part.

[THoy]

Originally Posted by zm1283

Most, if not all, of the teams are all-star teams made up of players off of different teams in a given area. These teams don't play together all summer for the most part.

Actually, a great deal of these players are on travel teams that play together or against each other year round. However my statement was pertaining to, in California, teams play 3-5 games in District, Section, SUb-Division, Division, Regional Tournaments, then the World Series. Shame to play 15 games to get to the Series to have an incorrect call knock you out of Series contention.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by THoy

Actually, a great deal of these players are on travel teams that play together or against each other year round. However my statement was pertaining to, in California, teams play 3-5 games in District, Section, SUb-Division, Division, Regional Tournaments, then the World Series. Shame to play 15 games to get to the Series to have an incorrect call knock you out of Series contention.

It's 12 year-olds playing baseball. Life isn't always fair. Missed calls happen. It's only a big deal because the LLWS is on TV and everyone makes it a bigger deal than it really is.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by zm1283

It's 12 year-olds playing baseball. Life isn't always fair. Missed calls happen. It's only a big deal because the LLWS is on TV and everyone makes it a bigger deal than it really is.

I'm with you. It's only a big deal because it's on TV and LL has decided to make it a big deal. 7 other LLI World Series are played and *none* have instituted replay, not even in their televised championship games. Life seems to go on.

[THoy]

Originally Posted by zm1283

It's 12 year-olds playing baseball. Life isn't always fair. Missed calls happen. It's only a big deal because the LLWS is on TV and everyone makes it a bigger deal than it really is.

I agree. However, some believe that replay is a slap in the face to umpires and to a certain extent I might agree. LL has chosen to implement instant replay as "an extra set of eyes". Of course there will be other interpretations as in other posts. Once again, the answer isnt paid experienced umpires. LL is a volunteer organization and the volunteers are the ones who deserve the honor and privilege, not those who feel their skill level warrants a complete overhaul of the LL volunteer umpire system.

Further, the negativity expressed in some posts regarding volunteer umpires is deplorable. Umpires are supposed to be a fraternity or brothers who help each other get better. The simple fact of the matter is that experience cannot prevent mistakes or a laspes in concentration. Even guys who work everyday in Professional Baseball kick calls every now and then. That was my point.