2 rules i ran into this weekend

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by MDUmp

I wish umpires (the ones getting paid and not volunteering) would learn the rules.

Doesn't matter if they're volunteer or paid. If they're willing to work the games, they should learn the trade.

I spent my first ten years strictly umpiring Little League Baseball. Never got paid a dime. But I read rule books, case books, and authoritative interpretations, attended clinics, and actively participated in a number of internet discussion boards. I also encouraged my fellow volunteer umpires to do the same.