Retouch base after foul ball

[umpjim]

Originally Posted by GROUPthink

Associations? There are no assigning associations in Wisconsin. Games are assigned by league to individual crews of umpires. I work 90% of my HS games with the same partner. We also work college games together.

Not everyone here sucks. There are some really good, well-trained umpires here. You just aren't going to get that good training from many of the associations here (who have no assigning role) is all.

My theory when stuff like this happens is that the schools/leagues get exactly what they deserve. If they're willing to hire jokers like this, they get exactly what they deserve.

How do they tell the difference between you and the jokers? Sounds like a bad system.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by umpjim

How do they tell the difference between you and the jokers? Sounds like a bad system.

Truth is, many of the coaches either don't know the difference or would rather hire the umpires they can manipulate.

I don't suffer -- I could work 7 days a week if I wanted to (and some weeks I do).

As far as postseason, I'm pretty sure the only metrics they have (the state assigns all the playoff slots) are (1) coaches rating, (2) number of games worked, (3) schedule, (4) preferred partners. I'm certain nobody from the office has actually seen me or my partners officiate. I could be wrong.

No real complaints except it's unlikely I'll get to ever work the state tourney and I'm pretty sure I would've had the chance in other states. The thing about guys using a raft there recently is true, BTW.