The Umpire's List of Lists

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by JJ

Here's my list. I've handed it out at clinics for years. Feel free -

BASEBALL THOUGHTS

3. When a relief pitcher comes in and is warming up, and you are the base umpire, walk behind first base to see where that free leg and foot are in relation to the plane of the rubber. It won't change when you're in the middle of the infield and you'll know when he does something differently.
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A lot of good ideas however, when a relief pitcher comes in, I think the game is better served by having the BU in the infield and assisting with the number of warm-up pitches as your partner is adjusting the lineup cards. Not that there is anything wrong with your idea, however, I have never ever, in close to 30 years had to call that type of violation.

[JJ]

I count the pitches as well - I don't have to be in any specific place on the field to do that.

JJ