Forum: Baseball
Thu Feb 14, 2013, 04:12pm
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Replies: 83
Views: 9,806
There is a difference in the definition of...
There is a difference in the definition of "foreign substance" in these two rules. When related to possessing a "foreign substance" you would include creams, petroleum jelly, oils, etc. When...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Jul 22, 2010, 05:10pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,661
Remove - not the same as eject
The pitcher that is "removed" may stay in the dug out for the rest of the game. A pitcher that is "ejected" may not be in the dug out.
Doesn't happen that often - but it did to me once.
Walt
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Feb 14, 2010, 11:15am
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,081
Funny story - at least to others
My first year as an umpire I asked a coach "Are you questioning my judgment?" He replied "Yes" so I ejected him. 13 years later, my group still laughs at me about the situation - and it comes up in...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Feb 14, 2010, 11:03am
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,589
NCAA Study Guide
The 2008 NCAA Study Guide (page 29 - Play 2-28) -
B1 hits a sharp, "one hopper" to the mound. F1 discovers the ball is lodged tightly between the fingers of his glove. F1 removes his glove and...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Mar 02, 2009, 11:49am
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,063
Made for the job
A D3 coach in MD told me he helped design the guards in the link. I've never used them.
Adult Catcher's Protective Inner Forearm Sleeves - 1 Pair...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Aug 15, 2008, 11:42am
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,725
Samurai Umpires - Documentary
I just received an email with the following link. The article is interesting - the final product should be good.
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Feb 08, 2008, 12:31pm
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Replies: 53
Views: 8,325
Wow
WOW!!!!!
782 days later. How's that for timing?
Walt
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Jan 24, 2008, 04:33pm
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Replies: 74
Views: 7,522
Reminds me of a story that I still get teased...
Reminds me of a story that I still get teased about. My second year of umpiring, assigned to the bases of my first championship game (a 10 yo tournament). Top of the first inning, I make a call at...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Jan 08, 2008, 06:07pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,115
NCAA says...
I just went to the NCAA meeting in Philadelphia last weekend. A similar situation was discussed (disagreement among partners about a rule). Mr. Yeast said, and I agree (like that matters), do not...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Dec 20, 2007, 02:59pm
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Replies: 53
Views: 8,048
In the year 2018
After the 1999 "situation," a friend of mine calculated that the year to go to umpire school was 2018. His calculation was based on ages of the MLB's at the time. I did not review his math or...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Dec 14, 2007, 06:56am
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,717
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Dec 06, 2007, 06:22am
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Replies: 82
Views: 10,090
SDS, you made my point. Fill-in's are not...
SDS, you made my point. Fill-in's are not "actual minor league umpires" and should not mislead others into thinking that they are.
If you wonder why you draw such contentious disagreement,...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Dec 05, 2007, 07:32pm
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Replies: 82
Views: 10,090
Make the comparison!
Minor League Umpires like MichaelVA2000? Or Minor League Umpires like bobbybanaduck? Who would you rather of had instruction from - someone that worked 140 professional games a year for several...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Nov 14, 2007, 12:35am
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Replies: 79
Views: 8,641
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Sep 29, 2006, 02:58pm
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,257
A Little Levity
If you haven't seen the ad, enjoy. Make sure you watch the video in the top right corner.
http://thenuttybuddy.com/
This is not a joke, see it in Business Week's Idea Awards: ...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Sep 20, 2006, 08:52pm
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,990
And the NCAA says...
From the NCAA Umpire Evaluation Standards:
http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/champadmin/baseball/umpiring/eval_standards
"Consistency of Strike Zone Throughout the Game
Maintains the same...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Aug 15, 2006, 09:20pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,611
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Feb 21, 2006, 05:07pm
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,405
Don't let them complain...
If the offensive coach comes out to complain, warn him, then toss him. Questioning in this situation is questioning balls and strikes.
9.02
(a) Players leaving their position in the field or on...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Jan 02, 2006, 05:29pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,132
Awareness
JJ,
Interesting that you would mention "Awareness."
I am going to attempt to add "Awareness" to my games next year.
I was talking to a AA umpire last year after one of his games and we were...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Dec 30, 2005, 10:29am
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,518
I belong to several associations.
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I belong to several associations.
Association A - For HS, the assignor gets 10% of the game fee (HS Varsity is $65; JV is $55). For Summer Ball, the Assignor gets $20 per umpire (as part of the...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Mar 31, 2005, 12:20pm
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Replies: 77
Views: 19,060
Not quite right
This will be the first time I have told Tim C he is wrong.
At 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 24, in Scottsdale, Arizona, Scott Higgins worked the bases on the game on field number 1 at Indian School...
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Mar 05, 2005, 06:37pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 10,487
Tim C is right. Somebody is making money at CDP...
Tim C is right. Somebody is making money at CDP (I look around the park and think "$500 for every kid here" - less expenses of course)- and the umpires work games for free (though you are supplied...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Aug 06, 2004, 03:40pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,048
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Oct 01, 2003, 12:06pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,855
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Sep 26, 2003, 02:54pm
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,017
Re: Re: Framing the pitch
[/B][/QUOTE]I'm still one that gives a half a ball or so on the outside corner... but not if the catcher is set up two inches inside and has to dive out there to catch the pitch. [/B][/QUOTE]
That...
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