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Forum: Baseball Fri Mar 27, 2015, 01:43pm

Replies: 13 "Batted Ball" defined? Views: 2,449 Posted By etn_ump Like johnny08 said, everything's not written... Like johnny08 said, everything's not written down. The location of the restroom probably isn't written down, but I bet you could find it.

Forum: Baseball Fri Mar 27, 2015, 01:36pm

Replies: 31 3rd Strike Caught on the Bounce Views: 9,039 Posted By etn_ump Don't number your strikes or your balls. Simply... Don't number your strikes or your balls. Simply call the pitch. As others have said it is the players and coaches responsibility to know situations. The only verbalization needed in this situation...

Forum: Baseball Thu Aug 09, 2012, 01:39pm

Replies: 23 pointing at home? Views: 3,433 Posted By etn_ump Pointing, in this instance, I think, indicates... Pointing, in this instance, I think, indicates the umpire had a "touch" of HP. That tells the catcher that he does not need to try and tag the runner because the runner "touched" HP. And as far...

Forum: Baseball Sun May 13, 2012, 03:55pm

Replies: 68 GD vs. Smitty pants Views: 8,955 Posted By etn_ump I believe you, just find it hard to believe your... I believe you, just find it hard to believe your college assignor doesn't require you and your partners to match. That would never happen here. Ever.

Forum: Baseball Sun May 13, 2012, 03:53pm

Replies: 68 GD vs. Smitty pants Views: 8,955 Posted By etn_ump In our college association, you and your partner... In our college association, you and your partner will both be gigged on an evaluation if you don't match. It's kind of a small price really for only 6 pairs of pants.

Forum: Baseball Sat May 12, 2012, 08:57pm

Replies: 68 GD vs. Smitty pants Views: 8,955 Posted By etn_ump 1. 12 games in 3 days? That's insane. 2. If... 1. 12 games in 3 days? That's insane. 2. If you look good, you probably didn't get comments. However, if you look like crap, you probably would. 3. I own Polys, GD and Smitty's. I dress to...

Forum: Baseball Sun Feb 19, 2012, 05:08pm

Replies: 16 Keeping Warm Views: 2,641 Posted By etn_ump The Majestic jacket is great. You can also wear... The Majestic jacket is great. You can also wear a regular black fleece under it for added warmth. Try an Under Armour type face shield that covers your ears and face, too. Hot Hands for your...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jan 30, 2012, 06:50am

Replies: 30 between innings Views: 4,909 Posted By etn_ump No, I don't. Advice. Get the batters in the... No, I don't. Advice. Get the batters in the box and keep them in the box until their at-bat is complete. It will help shorten your games.

Forum: Baseball Sun Jan 29, 2012, 08:32pm

Replies: 30 between innings Views: 4,909 Posted By etn_ump Go to the baseline near the team coming to bat. ... Go to the baseline near the team coming to bat. Alert next batter when 2 pitches are left.

Forum: Baseball Thu Jan 26, 2012, 06:35am

Replies: 68 batwarmer Views: 8,356 Posted By etn_ump no! no!

Forum: Baseball Wed Jan 25, 2012, 04:41pm

Replies: 68 batwarmer Views: 8,356 Posted By etn_ump Artificial bat warming devices are illegal in FED... Artificial bat warming devices are illegal in FED baseball.

Forum: Baseball Sun Dec 25, 2011, 09:50pm

Replies: 6 MLB Catcher Smacks Plate Umpire in Face Views: 1,908 Posted By etn_ump Don't count on a suspension from MLB. Don't count on a suspension from MLB.

Forum: Baseball Sun Sep 25, 2011, 08:35pm

Replies: 24 Situations Views: 2,987 Posted By etn_ump If, as you've said, "but I could tell I was not... If, as you've said, "but I could tell I was not going to get anywhere with him", why would work with him for 75% of your games? I too have a partner during the summer. We work 60-70 games each...

Forum: Baseball Fri Sep 23, 2011, 09:06am

Replies: 102 dropped 3rd strike Views: 10,378 Posted By etn_ump So....., you leave the BR on first and they score... So....., you leave the BR on first and they score 3 runs or whatever. Due to the plate ump's failure to say 2 words, "no catch", you end up with a **^#storm. Get together, call the BR out and...

Forum: Baseball Fri Sep 23, 2011, 06:47am

Replies: 102 dropped 3rd strike Views: 10,378 Posted By etn_ump You and your partner's decision definitely put... You and your partner's decision definitely put the defense at a tremedous disadvantage. The catcher caught the short hop, 3rd strike, no problem, right? The lack of a call or ruling allowed the...

Forum: Baseball Sun Aug 28, 2011, 03:34pm

Replies: 22 Another "Crossed-Up" Catcher Views: 4,330 Posted By etn_ump Nah, don't leave. Shake it off and finish... Nah, don't leave. Shake it off and finish the game.

Forum: Baseball Fri Aug 12, 2011, 01:27pm

Replies: 10 For once, a writer backs the umps Views: 2,140 Posted By etn_ump absolutely! absolutely!

Forum: Baseball Thu Aug 04, 2011, 09:12am

Replies: 45 Molina ejection Views: 6,752 Posted By etn_ump If the catcher is set up behind the plate and he... If the catcher is set up behind the plate and he doesn't move his glove, YEP, it's a strike. Molina was just looking for something else, he messed up, got busted inside. With the player's...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jul 13, 2011, 10:21am

Replies: 15 Dead ball strike-out vs hit batsman Views: 4,191 Posted By etn_ump Plate ump came to you, asked if he went, answer... Plate ump came to you, asked if he went, answer should be NO. I know this is a HTBT, but a simple NO would be better. Too much conversation or a lengthy conference also looks bad.

Forum: Baseball Tue Jul 12, 2011, 06:49pm

Replies: 23 Charcoal gray v heather gray Views: 19,563 Posted By etn_ump I echo what Rich said. The Gerry Davis are the... I echo what Rich said. The Gerry Davis are the best. If you work 100+ games a year, go with the GD. Also agree with Rich on the Honig's Ultimates, they are junk. I've never tried the...

Forum: Baseball Sat Jul 09, 2011, 07:29am

Replies: 62 Hit by pitch Views: 7,937 Posted By etn_ump All ages I work, 16 and up, unless the batter... All ages I work, 16 and up, unless the batter does something to cause himself to be hit and if the ball is in the box, he is going to first. I don't reward the pitcher for throwing in the batter's...

Forum: Baseball Thu Jul 07, 2011, 06:23pm

Replies: 35 NF 2012 Rules Changes Views: 5,500 Posted By etn_ump Fortunately, I didn't have to go into dugouts... Fortunately, I didn't have to go into dugouts anyway. I always had the equipment to be used during the game brought outside of the dugouts. Umpires have NO business in dugouts. I too love the...

Forum: Baseball Sun Jun 12, 2011, 08:32pm

Replies: 181 Texas - ASU game 3 Views: 17,810 Posted By etn_ump I must be dense. How do you have BI on ball... I must be dense. How do you have BI on ball 4? Ball 4 moves the batter to first on the award and forces the R1 to second. The supposed BI occurred after Ball 4. I can see sending the R1 back...

Forum: Baseball Sun Jul 11, 2010, 06:45pm

Replies: 31 Timing play or not? Views: 4,550 Posted By etn_ump I shouldn't have asked. I was in Atlanta... I shouldn't have asked. I was in Atlanta working a week long tournament, out of town, without my rule books, went on my laptop to ask a question and I catch all this crap. All I wanted was...

Forum: Baseball Sat Jul 10, 2010, 12:44pm

Replies: 31 Timing play or not? Views: 4,550 Posted By etn_ump Easy Jim. We ruled correctly, just wanted... Easy Jim. We ruled correctly, just wanted rules citations for future references. Sorry I asked.

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