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Forum: Baseball Thu May 10, 2012, 05:26pm

Replies: 23 what would you call? Views: 2,751 Posted By mandotheman I also have catchers balk as well....runner... I also have catchers balk as well....runner scores and the batter remains at bat... You can say catchers obstuction, but then you would penalize the defense twice...runner scores and now the batter...

Forum: Baseball Thu May 10, 2012, 05:04pm

Replies: 23 what would you call? Views: 2,751 Posted By mandotheman what would you call? Here is the situation...Jr high level...I was asked this from another umpire.. R3 is stealing on the pitch (sqeeze play)..the catcher takes position infront of the plate before the pitch crosses...

Forum: Baseball Tue Nov 09, 2010, 08:45pm

Replies: 34 Moving Someplace With More Baseball Views: 5,713 Posted By mandotheman PS, u will have to fight traffic here in Houston,... PS, u will have to fight traffic here in Houston, so if you have a high school game at 7pm, just leave ur job around 430pm or 5pm to get there on time...:mad:

Forum: Baseball Tue Nov 09, 2010, 08:42pm

Replies: 34 Moving Someplace With More Baseball Views: 5,713 Posted By mandotheman I live in Houston, Tx....plenty of ball down... I live in Houston, Tx....plenty of ball down here, u just have to get used to the heat in the summer....:cool:

Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 07, 2009, 08:24am

Replies: 65 Verbalizing the Count? Views: 8,465 Posted By mandotheman I'm surprised he did not say double duece....:D I'm surprised he did not say double duece....:D

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 03, 2009, 01:36pm

Replies: 15 Foul Tip Signal Views: 3,695 Posted By mandotheman Thats why you do it..reason #1, I had a game the... Thats why you do it..reason #1, I had a game the other night..r1 stealing, batter swings and foul tips and catcher catches the ball, I give the signal and I hear from the stands that its a foul ball....

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 03, 2009, 01:31pm

Replies: 37 Hit in the line of duty Views: 4,568 Posted By mandotheman I know alot of umpires that do not wear plate... I know alot of umpires that do not wear plate shoes...and when I hear about situations like this, they will soon learn to wear plate shoes when doing the dish...:eek:

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 03, 2009, 08:53am

Replies: 37 Hit in the line of duty Views: 4,568 Posted By mandotheman It is true, the kids are hitting harder than... It is true, the kids are hitting harder than before...I was in the B position and took a low line drive to the foot...right off my toe...it was numb for the rest of the game but I kept going. I...

Forum: Baseball Mon Mar 02, 2009, 04:43pm

Replies: 16 Davis New-View Mask by Wilson Views: 3,853 Posted By mandotheman Davis New-View Mask by Wilson I am thinking about getting this mask, does anyone have any kind of feedback? I would appreciate any kind of feedback. Sorry I have no picture, but I know that Gerry Davis sells this product.:eek:

Forum: Baseball Sat Jan 31, 2009, 12:42pm

Replies: 28 Poll: When you arrive at a game site.... Views: 4,558 Posted By mandotheman I do it at every HS game, I do it at every HS game,

Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 22, 2008, 08:07am

Replies: 25 Adult League in Turmoil Views: 3,389 Posted By mandotheman I used to umpire here in Tx for the mexican... I used to umpire here in Tx for the mexican league, same thing here 9 inns, $40. No control of the players and coaches, the league finally agreed to $50 but still no time limit. Some umpires kept...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jul 09, 2007, 10:37am

Replies: 8 Pro nine chest protector Views: 1,440 Posted By mandotheman Works great for me. About the bulk, what look are... Works great for me. About the bulk, what look are you going for? The slim look, the muscular look or the umpire look? Just wondering, it is there to protect you.:)

Forum: Baseball Mon Jun 11, 2007, 10:37pm

Replies: 12 pro nine chest protector Views: 2,673 Posted By mandotheman Hey ggk, I went with pro nine this yr. I have yet... Hey ggk, I went with pro nine this yr. I have yet to take a good shot in the chest. I have however taken a foul ball on the shoulders and felt a little pain. The only reason I went with this one...

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 26, 2007, 03:39pm

Replies: 11 Old Partner Views: 2,094 Posted By mandotheman Batter is ejected.....get a new player to take... Batter is ejected.....get a new player to take BR's place if he made it to first safely....still no out.;)

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 25, 2007, 12:48pm

Replies: 12 Umpire Association Questions Views: 2,473 Posted By mandotheman Well JFlores, Houston is pretty big and everthing... Well JFlores, Houston is pretty big and everthing around here, you are going to fight traffic. Since TASO is almost over, there is alot of baseball starting up for the summer leagues. If you prefer...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 25, 2007, 12:39pm

Replies: 26 Handling situations: Dealing with catchers Views: 3,320 Posted By mandotheman Thats how I handle the situation. We have a lot... Thats how I handle the situation. We have a lot of catchers that do this here in Houston (5a baseball) . I tell them one time and thats all it takes. :cool:

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 25, 2007, 07:38am

Replies: 12 Umpire Association Questions Views: 2,473 Posted By mandotheman No, we have alot of levels of baseball here. LL,... No, we have alot of levels of baseball here. LL, select , high school, Kyle Chapman, Connie Mack, Carl Young, JUCO, and above. Our Chapters help and promote umpires to the next level if they desire....

Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 24, 2007, 10:55pm

Replies: 12 Umpire Association Questions Views: 2,473 Posted By mandotheman Hey John, I already gave you information about... Hey John, I already gave you information about the Houston area on the other forum. I gave you SBUA.com, Chazmo.com an BASEBALL USA. We have alot of baseball here in Houston and once your name gets...

Forum: Baseball Sat Mar 31, 2007, 07:33pm

Replies: 73 Pre-Game Conf, Things NOT to say!! Views: 7,895 Posted By mandotheman I understand completely, I was doing some games... I understand completely, I was doing some games here in Texas (Connie Mack) After the pregame meeting my partner asked for payment at the plate. This is part of what the league does here. Plain and...

Forum: Baseball Tue Mar 27, 2007, 07:04am

Replies: 26 Over throw at 1st Views: 2,760 Posted By mandotheman Remember its not when the ball gets there, its... Remember its not when the ball gets there, its time of the ball when it was released by F6.

Forum: Baseball Sun Mar 25, 2007, 07:07am

Replies: 14 What a Mess! Views: 2,167 Posted By mandotheman [QUOTE=umpire99]Worked an earlier game last night... [QUOTE=umpire99]Worked an earlier game last night and stuck around for the second game. Here is what I saw: FED rules. R1 and R2 with two one out. Deep fly ball over F8's head. F8 chases down...

Forum: Baseball Tue Feb 27, 2007, 09:30pm

Replies: 9 Texas umpires Views: 2,470 Posted By mandotheman Houston Chapter " TASO":D Houston Chapter " TASO":D

Forum: Baseball Sun Jan 21, 2007, 11:53pm

Replies: 28 An Umpire's New Years Resolution Views: 4,011 Posted By mandotheman I plan to keep improving and moving up to the... I plan to keep improving and moving up to the next level...:eek:

Forum: Baseball Wed Jan 17, 2007, 10:48pm

Replies: 34 Arguing Views: 4,692 Posted By mandotheman Just quoting on handling coaches you dont know in... Just quoting on handling coaches you dont know in high ranking games. (state playoffs) First the coaches know that you are qualified to do the games and yes they are going to try you. If you as an...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jan 17, 2007, 10:29am

Replies: 20 When is your first game scheduled this spring?? Views: 3,477 Posted By mandotheman Hey fellow umps, new guy on board, first HS... Hey fellow umps, new guy on board, first HS scrimmage is in Feb, :eek:

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