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Old Mon Jun 03, 2013, 08:54am
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Watch Fob Hanging from MLB Pockets

I have frequently seen a long lanyard or fob hanging from MLB base umpire pockets. In yesterday's Cardinals/Giants game at the end of the inning the 2nd base ump had what looked to be a stop watch with a long lanyard hanging from it. I'm curious what a stopwatch might be used for by umps at that level?

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Old Mon Jun 03, 2013, 08:59am
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Timing between innings

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Old Mon Jun 03, 2013, 09:17am
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Timing between innings

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Don't forget 12 seconds between pitches (no runners).

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Old Mon Jun 03, 2013, 09:28am
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Don't forget 12 seconds between pitches (no runners).

I wish.
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They would sell less beer though

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Old Mon Jun 03, 2013, 10:31am
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So just one member of the crew has the watch and is responsible for the time between innings?
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Old Mon Jun 03, 2013, 10:41am
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So just one member of the crew has the watch and is responsible for the time between innings?
Yes, only 1 umprie is needed to do this. It's a simple task that does not require a "board meeting" or "consultation". Although, I'm sure that down the road, the crews will be meeting to agree on exactly when the clock should be started and stopped. This along with every other ridiculous "board meeting" needed to get a MLB game done.
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