The Umpire Mask Hook: "I'll take 2!"

cc6

Umpire mask: Good invention, not sure if people will accept its use as an everyday item.

Umpire dressing room: Another good item, more likely to become popular. I had at least one occasion when this item could have come in handy.

waltjp

Getting back to the mask clip, or what ever it's called, I worked with a guy this afternoon that would probably like it. On at least 4 different occasions I looked in his direction and saw that he had laid his mask on the ground for a variety if reasons. Once so he could walk to the dugout and get a fresh supply of balls. 🙄

zm1283

waltjp wrote
Getting back to the mask clip, or what ever it's called, I worked with a guy this afternoon that would probably like it. On at least 4 different occasions I looked in his direction and saw that he had laid his mask on the ground for a variety if reasons. Once so he could walk to the dugout and get a fresh supply of balls. :rolleyes:

I worked with a guy this week who laid his mask on the ground during the plate meeting. That drives me absolutely nuts. Tuck it under your left arm and you can use your two hands, it's not that difficult.

Ump153

cc6 wrote
Umpire mask: Good invention, not sure if people will accept its use as an everyday item.

This was not being discussed, but what the heck, sure, the mask was a good invention. I doubt anyone here disagrees.

BigTex

cc6 wrote
Umpire mask: Good invention, not sure if people will accept its use as an everyday item.

Sure is.....I have two.

Kevin Finnerty

Me, too: two masks. I accepted the mask immediately as one of the most useful inventions in umpiring. In fact, I rarely call pitches without one.

GA Umpire

Kevin Finnerty wrote
In fact, I rarely call pitches without one.

Rarely? 😀

DonInKansas

GA Umpire wrote
Rarely? 😃

Kevin's a closet tee-ball umpire on the side. 😃😃😃

cc6

I meant the Umpire Mask Hook. Decent item once people accept it.

Paul L

To me, it would be a safety hazard. I have twice called "play ball" without a mask on, after having set it down on the backstop and on a bench. Even took a pitch the second time. Now my mask is either on my face, in my hand, or under my arm from getting out to getting back in my car.

I'd be really embarrassed to be killed by a foul ball to the face with my mask on my hip.

SanDiegoSteve

Paul L wrote
I have twice called "play ball" without a mask on, after having set it down on the backstop and on a bench. Even took a pitch the second time.

I'll bet you had an unprecedented view of the strike zone though.:p

Ump153

cc6 wrote
I meant the Umpire Mask Hook. Decent item once people accept it.

Okay. How do you like yours? Does it meet all your expectations?

Kevin Finnerty

cc6 wrote
I meant the Umpire Mask Hook.

I believe that absolutely every one of us knew that's what you meant, but you were cleverly hoisted on your omission of the word hook.

cc6 wrote
Decent item once people accept it.

I will never, ever accept this as anything but a joke of an invention. It belongs on some reality show where inventors get rejected. I'd roll on the floor watching it get presented.

I had a partner wear one of these contraptions. I had to face the outfield between innings so I didn't blow cheese on my uniform when I burst out laughing.

nopachunts

Kevin Finnerty wrote
I believe that absolutely every one of us knew that's what you meant, but you were cleverly hoisted on your omission of the word hook.

I will never, ever accept this as anything but a joke of an invention. It belongs on some reality show where inventors get rejected. I'd roll on the floor watching it get presented.

I had a partner wear one of these contraptions. I had to face the outfield between innings so I didn't blow cheese on my uniform when I burst out laughing.

Which is worse:
1.: The umpire mask hook or
2.: Tucking the throat protector in the back of the belt and letting the mask hang down over your butt.

Haven't seen #1, have seen #2.

UMP25

My young partner on Saturday did #2.

Needless to say, the Chief didn't look kindly on that.

Kevin Finnerty

nopachunts wrote
Which is worse:
1.: The umpire mask hook or
2.: Tucking the throat protector in the back of the belt and letting the mask hang down over your butt.

Haven't seen #1, have seen #2.

😃😃

I now can not wait until I see a partner tuck his dangler into his pants between innings. Not that I care what a man does with his dangler, you understand.

Ump153

nopachunts wrote
Which is worse:
1.: The umpire mask hook or
2.: Tucking the throat protector in the back of the belt and letting the mask hang down over your butt.

Haven't seen #1, have seen #2.

I see no reason for either.

cc6

Ump153 wrote
Okay. How do you like yours? Does it meet all your expectations?

Never had or used one. I like the idea in the video, and if it snaps into place quickly, it's worthwhile.

johnnyg08

ah...the throat guard in the pants...I now have something to watch for...never heard of that one before

Kevin Finnerty

In a couple of weeks I work with a guy, who, when he works the bases, calls time, jogs over to one of the bases, whips out a plate brush, and cleans off the bag. I'll bet he thinks the mask hook is a cool invention.

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