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Forum: Baseball Mon Jan 19, 2009, 03:37am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,212
Posted By Bob Bainter
Mr. Umpire...we are good, aren't we :D I was...

Mr. Umpire...we are good, aren't we :D I was kidding about the Evans thing...it's just fun to have someone to chat back and forth with. And that goes for Kevin, too...

On average, what, 150-200...
Forum: Baseball Sun Jan 18, 2009, 07:44pm
Replies: 30
Views: 5,266
Posted By Bob Bainter
No, I disagree

No, that's not true. If he has it trapped up against his body with his hand, glove, or any other body part (Picture that!!!), and the runner touches the bag before he, for lack of a better word,...
Forum: Baseball Sun Jan 18, 2009, 07:33pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,212
Posted By Bob Bainter
Wink Good point. I'm not Jim Evans (interesting you...

Good point. I'm not Jim Evans (interesting you never mention Harry's school...hmm...who could you be...who could you be...;) ) and don't claim to be. They say those who can, do, and those who...
Forum: Baseball Fri Jan 16, 2009, 12:54pm
Replies: 30
Views: 5,266
Posted By Bob Bainter
If I guy has a hand on the ball and the ball is...

If I guy has a hand on the ball and the ball is pressed against his body, that's "trapped" until he shows me he really has it in his hand, or in another case, his glove. I hope that is what you mean
Forum: Baseball Fri Jan 16, 2009, 12:11am
Replies: 30
Views: 5,266
Posted By Bob Bainter
Absolutely

SAump is on the money...very good advice...besides...an out is an out, is an out, and so on, and so on:D
Forum: Baseball Thu Jan 15, 2009, 10:14pm
Replies: 30
Views: 5,266
Posted By Bob Bainter
It

Of course you must have the ball in hand or glove to make a catch.
Forum: Baseball Thu Jan 15, 2009, 09:07pm
Replies: 30
Views: 5,266
Posted By Bob Bainter
I agree with UmpJM, Steve-o...unless somebody...

I agree with UmpJM, Steve-o...unless somebody changed the rule since 2004:confused:
Forum: Baseball Thu Jan 15, 2009, 12:58am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,212
Posted By Bob Bainter
O.U.T.S. to teach both 2 and 3 umpire systems

I've got great news...after discussing it with our staff, and because of massive feedback on students wanting to learn three-umpire mechanics, we've changed our plans and will offer BOTH at our...
Forum: Baseball Tue Jan 13, 2009, 12:56pm
Replies: 32
Views: 7,048
Posted By Bob Bainter
four pitch inning

FOUR PITCH INNING! I LOVE THOSE! LOL...is there truly anything better? I remember, and this is off subject, when I was behind the plate for Bronson Arroyo's 9 inning perfect game, I called the...
Forum: Baseball Tue Jan 13, 2009, 12:53pm
Replies: 32
Views: 7,048
Posted By Bob Bainter
My apologies

Mr. Umpire, I apologize...and to all the other posters...I apologize...I just meant what wasn't nice was the comment about umpire school has progressed a lot since the 80's...just sounded like a shot...
Forum: Baseball Mon Jan 12, 2009, 09:33pm
Replies: 32
Views: 7,048
Posted By Bob Bainter
Wow...that's not very nice

Yes, pro-schools have progressed a lot since the 80's. Camp games, have not. They're still a bunch of people playing baseball, who wouldn't be umpiring if they could actually PLAY baseball, trying...
Forum: Baseball Mon Jan 12, 2009, 10:29am
Replies: 32
Views: 7,048
Posted By Bob Bainter
Exclamation I agree

I think you misunderstood me...I didn't say they were switching from five week pro school grads...they are just coming down to see what's new at our school, and one never knows what happens after...
Forum: Baseball Mon Jan 12, 2009, 12:58am
Replies: 32
Views: 7,048
Posted By Bob Bainter
Exclamation New Information on OUTS

Hey, have some updated news on our school...

We've been in contact with three independent leagues over the past 72 hours and they have expressed interest in coming to our school to see what we're...
Forum: Baseball Fri Jan 09, 2009, 12:36pm
Replies: 32
Views: 7,048
Posted By Bob Bainter
South Texas Umpire Clinic

I'll pass an assessment...with guys like Coffland, Moser, and Wendel...you CANNOT go wrong with going to that school, either!

I have had the pleasure of working with A.J. Wendel in Spring...
Forum: Baseball Fri Jan 09, 2009, 02:28am
Replies: 110
Views: 12,784
Posted By Bob Bainter
Best piece of advice I ever heard in the minor...

Best piece of advice I ever heard in the minor leagues was from Dan Rohn, who was a manager in the Mariners organization...

"Nobody ever complains with an umpire who calls strikes...just the ones...
Forum: Baseball Fri Jan 09, 2009, 02:24am
Replies: 32
Views: 7,048
Posted By Bob Bainter
Mr. Baseball Umpire

Hey, Mark! I have sent some letters to some associations in Florida, and would love to know who Mr. Baseball Umpire is, and that way I can get him as much information as he needs. Otherwise, this...
Forum: Baseball Fri Jan 09, 2009, 02:20am
Replies: 32
Views: 7,048
Posted By Bob Bainter
Thanks for saying we're are a fine camp and...

Thanks for saying we're are a fine camp and excellent people, and, if I may, I'd like to respond about the double dipping thing...and trust me, you have every right to wonder how that's going to...
Forum: Baseball Thu Jan 08, 2009, 09:11pm
Replies: 32
Views: 7,048
Posted By Bob Bainter
I hope it's code

I hope it's code for "future West Coast student"...:p
Forum: Baseball Thu Jan 08, 2009, 01:31pm
Replies: 32
Views: 7,048
Posted By Bob Bainter
Oops...my mistake :D There is a distinct...

Oops...my mistake :D

There is a distinct possibility of taking this on the road to the west coast, but I am still in negotiation with a few places and have yet to reach an agreement...but hoping...
Forum: Baseball Thu Jan 08, 2009, 01:17am
Replies: 32
Views: 7,048
Posted By Bob Bainter
Scholarships

I have seriously considered setting up scholarships...if associations have a few members who would like to come together then I would definitely do a package program with them. I can be totally...
Forum: Baseball Thu Jan 08, 2009, 01:14am
Replies: 32
Views: 7,048
Posted By Bob Bainter
Far away from FL

I know the economy is bad, and trying to get across country on top of tuition might be difficult, but if someone wants to come, I would definitely check out Orlando Intl on AirTran Airways. They are...
Forum: Baseball Thu Jan 08, 2009, 01:05am
Replies: 32
Views: 7,048
Posted By Bob Bainter
Thanks to whomever you are

Hey, thatballzlow! Thanks for the question on this forum. I didn't even know this existed. Interesting website. Someone e-mailed me and told me that our school was on this site, so I thought I'd...
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