Little League World Series Umps

[Justice23]

PU in the Australia/Texas game just missed a UK3 mechanic. He called strike 3 but never gave the safe sign.

Good heads up play by the Aussie runner since the defense was confused because of the no call.

[REFANDUMP]

I'd like to see that strike zone box on the screen with this guy. They'd probably have to have an arrow pointing off the screen to show where those two pitches were.

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by Justice23

PU in the Australia/Texas game just missed a UK3 mechanic. He called strike 3 but never gave the safe sign.

And just what is the UK3 mechanic in Little League? Is it really the safe sign?

Originally Posted by Justice23

Good heads up play by the Aussie runner since the defense was confused because of the no call.

That's indicative of a poorly-coached defense, not an umpire mistake. There's no excuse for a team to make it to Williamsport and be confused by this.

[Justice23]

Originally Posted by Manny A

And just what is the UK3 mechanic in Little League? Is it really the safe sign?

It's the safe sign with an optional verbal "no catch" or the strike point held until there is an out. Correct?

That's indicative of a poorly-coached defense, not an umpire mistake. There's no excuse for a team to make it to Williamsport and be confused by this.

I think it is understandable when the PU makes the 3rd strike mechanic then stands there. YMMV.

[RPatrino]

Pete, when I was UIC for a league several years ago we used to use the local HS association umpires for our SR/Big League games and yes, we paid them for it. It was very difficult to get competent 90' umpires for those levels. We supplemented them with a few LL volunteers (myself included). I don't think I ever was looked upon with favor by the true "volunteer only" purists in our district because of hiring 'outsiders' to do LL games.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by RPatrino

Pete, when I was UIC for a league several years ago we used to use the local HS association umpires for our SR/Big League games and yes, we paid them for it. It was very difficult to get competent 90' umpires for those levels. We supplemented them with a few LL volunteers (myself included). I don't think I ever was looked upon with favor by the true "volunteer only" purists in our district because of hiring 'outsiders' to do LL games.

And I've been the "hired outsider" numerous times and am constantly baffled by the utter lack of umpiring coming from my partners. Including "TIE!!!!" from one of the guys, and including 2 umpires at 2nd base, both of whom missed a blatant (collision) obstruction near first. I could go on.

Let's just leave it at this ... if you want volunteers, fine. But in umpiring as everywhere else, you get what you pay for.

[robbie]

I doubt LL asked any of you for your opinions on their umpiring - although you are entitled to them....................

[Rich]

Originally Posted by robbie

I doubt LL asked any of you for your opinions on their umpiring - although you are entitled to them....................

We sure are. Not sure what the point of your post is, though.

[PeteBooth]

I echo Rich Not certain of what your point is.

The point of having a discussion Forum is for all to share their opinions whether you like them or not.

Pete Booth

[Rita C]

Originally Posted by Manny A

And just what is the UK3 mechanic in Little League? Is it really the safe sign?

That is what is being taught.

Rita