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Little League World Series Umps
Been watching some of the early round games shown on TV. I find it interesting to see the different mechanics used by plate umpires and sometimes even the field umps. I realize they are volunteers. I wonder how they are selected and if differing styles might cause some confusion. Not criticizing, just looking for input. Thanks.
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I kind of think that says everything. Until LL gets serious about their umpires like every other organization has, they will get what they get.
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I was watching a game on Wednesday. I don't recall the teams but the b/r turned to go to second base (after a wild throw to first) and the first base ump was in the way. A collision occured, B/R scrambled up to his feet and was thrown out at second. Time was called and the umps gave him second because of interference/obstruction of umpire. No questions asked by defense. To my knowledge, there is no way an umpire can be called for obstruction in this situation, just play on. Umpire is part of the field when it comes to players running into them.
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Link? I don't recall this happening.
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March, 2012: What is Umpire Obstruction? | The Way I See It – UmpHub Blog
Interesting to see Paronto quoted in the comments as saying "wrong by rule but good for the game" . I don't know if he actually said that. Edited to add: Upon reviewing the link they awarded 2B but then changed it to 1B. Not exactly what the LL guys did. Last edited by umpjim; Thu Aug 08, 2013 at 05:24pm. Reason: add comment. |
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As far as I know LL is the only youth org that has umpire schools regularly at their regional centers. We don't get to see the Babe Ruth/Ripken, Dixie, whatever on TV so we really don't know how their umpires would appear.
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At the regional level, umps are recommended by their local districts, hence all the Smittys out there. Regional games are like gold watches for these codgers. Yes, I can say that a "senior."
I did LL for 30+ years,along with HS, Legion and summer, college-level+ ball. LL "clinics" are all about the rules, with small nods to mechanics, etc. I cringe when I watch these games. Ace
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Out of Shape
I was amazed by how many guys I have seen so far are out of shape......
are they hitting the concession stand between each game ????
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I have been told by various people in LL that assignments to Regional's and LLWS are awards for service to LL, and not based on competence as an official. Don't assume you are seeing the best of the best. There are also cases of individual districts being given slots as a reward for the DA, for his/her service to LL.
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They're not all bad umpires. That guy working the Great Lakes Regional Final last year was a little squirrely but what are you gonna do?
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Sounds like most of the contributers here on any given day. And yes, I am including myself.
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