LLWS and replay

[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.