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Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 17, 2007, 02:44pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,389
Posted By smoump
1st and 3rd

Coach tells R1 to walk out into RF in order to try and get defense to act so he can score R3. Pitcher does not react to R1. Catcher returns ball back to pitcher. R1 is still standing in RF. What...
Forum: Baseball Tue Feb 13, 2007, 11:32am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,633
Posted By smoump
all star head gear

opinions

MVP 2200 SL is reasonable priced and I have used my partners and I liked it. MVP 2100 SP is more expense, but is Kevlar. MVP 3000 SL looks like it would be very comfortable to wear. ...
Forum: Baseball Wed Oct 04, 2006, 02:55pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,976
Posted By smoump
discussion of the GD may become weary, but until...

discussion of the GD may become weary, but until everyone has tried it, there will always be people asking about it.

Personally I try to convince other officials to give it a try to see what...
Forum: Baseball Wed Oct 04, 2006, 01:49pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,976
Posted By smoump
I do too, but my problem was I was getting the...

I do too, but my problem was I was getting the top of the shoulder hit. I have changed protectors, and think this will correct the problem. I love the view of this stance.

No, Gerry Davis...
Forum: Baseball Wed Oct 04, 2006, 12:44pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,976
Posted By smoump
Gerry Davis in Cards game

Watched GDavis last night and I use his stance, although it is modified. He is much closer to the catcher than I and his back is bent forward, whereas mine is a 90 degree with the ground (straight...
Forum: Baseball Wed Oct 04, 2006, 12:36pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,849
Posted By smoump
I have always used some type of compression pant...

I have always used some type of compression pant also. I told the wife last night that for Christmas I need a pair of these pants.
Forum: Baseball Wed Oct 04, 2006, 08:00am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,849
Posted By smoump
DG, when you wear your shorts how do you cover...

DG,
when you wear your shorts how do you cover your legs for your leg guards? I always wear longs simply because I like to have something under my leg guards.
Forum: Baseball Tue Oct 03, 2006, 12:21pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,849
Posted By smoump
we sure like hearing that!!!

we sure like hearing that!!!
Forum: Baseball Tue Oct 03, 2006, 12:03pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,849
Posted By smoump
In the real world of clothing, I wear 33-34. My...

In the real world of clothing, I wear 33-34. My Pos + pants are 36. I was thinking about getting M (30-32)? If I get large (34-36) I am afraid they won't be snug. What do you think??
Forum: Baseball Tue Oct 03, 2006, 11:41am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,849
Posted By smoump
compression pant

looking at hex pad umpire pant by McDavid, need to replace current compression pants. I prefer the ones with a cup holder. Any favorites?
Forum: Baseball Tue Oct 03, 2006, 10:35am
Replies: 20
Views: 3,064
Posted By smoump
have used west vest for about 6 years and have...

have used west vest for about 6 years and have always been happy. However, since I have changed to the GD stance and stand more upright and as Tim instructed me, about 3 feet behind the catcher, I...
Forum: Baseball Tue Jun 06, 2006, 11:48am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,545
Posted By smoump
ball was not even in cutout. I awarded third. ...

ball was not even in cutout. I awarded third. It would of been wrong of me to call runner out, he never had an opportunity to reach the base.
Forum: Baseball Mon Jun 05, 2006, 02:59pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,545
Posted By smoump
it was american legion and the ball had not...

it was american legion and the ball had not reached the cutout. However, in legion you must have possession of the ball in order to block base.
Forum: Baseball Mon Jun 05, 2006, 02:28pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,545
Posted By smoump
obs on throwback

share your stories of obstruction called on a throwback (i.e. pickoff, etc) Sat I had a situation where the catcher after recieving a pitch, threw to second. SS was covering, as soon as I opened up...
Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 11, 2006, 12:00pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,748
Posted By smoump
I agree as a plate guy, but as a base umpire, I...

I agree as a plate guy, but as a base umpire, I can clearly see it.
Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 11, 2006, 11:58am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,748
Posted By smoump
Could you guys include in your responses how you...

Could you guys include in your responses how you deal with this in a FED game?
Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 11, 2006, 11:35am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,748
Posted By smoump
As I study 6-2-1 thru 5 I see nothing about...

As I study 6-2-1 thru 5 I see nothing about awarding a balk for this action. I have always dealt with it by killing it when I realize that is what he is doing, then I tell him to stop. This seems...
Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 11, 2006, 10:04am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,748
Posted By smoump
sign off of rubber FED

6-1-1 pitcher "shall take his sign from the catcher with his pivot foot in contact with the pitcher's plate. The pitching regulations BEGIN when he intentionally contacts the pitcher's plate".
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Forum: Baseball Thu Mar 16, 2006, 02:32pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,650
Posted By smoump
according to Baseball Guide it is clear, but it...

according to Baseball Guide it is clear, but it is not clear in baseball rules book.

I know that pitching regs begin when he addresses the rubber, but does this imply that he cannot do anything...
Forum: Baseball Thu Mar 16, 2006, 01:46pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,650
Posted By smoump
FED rules, NFHS Baseball ?Guide 2006 makes this...

FED rules, NFHS Baseball ?Guide 2006 makes this statement "A pitcher may go to his mouth on the mound (not on the rubber), but must wipe that hand before it touches the ball".

6-2-1e states illgal...
Forum: Baseball Wed Mar 15, 2006, 12:46pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,887
Posted By smoump
while I agree about the multi-colored glove not...

while I agree about the multi-colored glove not being a distraction, a little white logo is distracting?? If you can see the word Rawlings from behind the plate, WOW. Now I understand this is an...
Forum: Baseball Wed Mar 15, 2006, 10:05am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,887
Posted By smoump
can anyone enlighten me as to why FED changed the...

can anyone enlighten me as to why FED changed the pitcher's glove color rule? Last year they were concerned with multi-color glove, now they want us to remove a glove that has white lettering. So,...
Forum: Baseball Tue Mar 14, 2006, 02:49pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,629
Posted By smoump
all umpires are learning. Some guys know more...

all umpires are learning. Some guys know more for a multitude of reasons, but we are all learning. We seek confirmation, advice, etc for one another. The site is designed for that purpose.
...
Forum: Baseball Mon Mar 13, 2006, 12:06pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,057
Posted By smoump
I agree, there are bigger issues: consistent...

I agree, there are bigger issues: consistent zone, positioning, game management, etc.
Forum: Baseball Fri Mar 10, 2006, 12:50pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,849
Posted By smoump
[QUOTE]Originally posted by mcrowder [B]To me,...

[QUOTE]Originally posted by mcrowder
[B]To me, and many I work with, "imminent" tends to mean that the ball is going to beat the runner there. If the runner beats the ball there, the play was not...
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