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Forum: Baseball Wed Jul 27, 2005, 07:26am

Replies: 30 "What's your strike zone?" Views: 3,655 Posted By Rich Coyle "Tell them to come up prepared to swing the... "Tell them to come up prepared to swing the bats."

Forum: Baseball Tue Jun 07, 2005, 05:47am

Replies: 21 Mask Views: 3,097 Posted By Rich Coyle I had the POS Zero Gravity until it took one foul... I had the POS Zero Gravity until it took one foul ball above the nose. That section bent and an upright piece near the ear broke. That mask doesn't offer any protection. I'm now wearing the...

Forum: Baseball Fri May 27, 2005, 08:14pm

Replies: 8 At Bat Batter ejected - What's the count? Views: 2,146 Posted By Rich Coyle No rule book in front of me, but... What... No rule book in front of me, but... What else would you do? The only logical course is to have the replacement batter truly replace, count an dall.

Forum: Baseball Wed May 11, 2005, 06:38am

Replies: 3 Are there many diabetic umpires? Views: 1,216 Posted By Rich Coyle I am the president of our association with approx... I am the president of our association with approx 200 members. I know of three who are diabetics. In all cases, they monitor their levels before the game, hydrate well during the game, and monitor...

Forum: Baseball Sat May 18, 2002, 08:20am

Replies: 29 Out or ? Views: 2,869 Posted By Rich Coyle We are umpires, not coaches. It is not our job... We are umpires, not coaches. It is not our job to do any more than to officiate the game. If we signal "safe" on one walk and not on the next, we have taken the onus to observe base runners off of...

Forum: Baseball Thu May 16, 2002, 06:43am

Replies: 8 filling out ejection papers Views: 1,137 Posted By Rich Coyle Paperwork On documentation, as well as in court, it's correct to quote exactly. Remember, he will be answering to his Athletic Director and will have his side of the story. If your documentation is too...

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 18, 2002, 09:06am

Replies: 1 Does the run Count? Views: 1,126 Posted By Rich Coyle NO!!! When the third strike was not caught, the batter IMMEDIATELY became a runner. At that point, the runner from third had not scored; in other words, he was still technically on third base. No run...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 17, 2002, 07:05pm

Replies: 13 discrimination Views: 1,507 Posted By Rich Coyle Don't stoop to their level... Jackie: Good luck in your fight -- I can't believe that the gender-bias continues in this field. It sounds like you earned your way up to college ball; you deserve to work at any school serviced...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 17, 2002, 07:01pm

Replies: 5 Amateur Umpires Union Views: 1,537 Posted By Rich Coyle Oh, my God.... At one point in our country's history, Labor Unions helped to right a number of unjust and inhumane conditions. They had (and continue to have) a place in our country when properly applied. ...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 17, 2002, 06:52pm

Replies: 13 Hands part of bat Views: 2,191 Posted By Rich Coyle Here we go again.... This thread seems to cycle through on a regualr basis... be prepared for the c*** to follow. The hands are part of the BATTER, not part of the bat. All of the rules regarding a hit batsman still...

Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 08, 2002, 05:05am

Replies: 9 Balk Basics Views: 1,696 Posted By Rich Coyle If my blind grandmother sees it... I'm an umpire at the HS+ level for some time; currently our Association VP, a trainer, and an evaluator. Having stated my credentials, let me say that I don't "look for" balks -- I know them when I...

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 07, 2002, 08:55pm

Replies: 9 Balk Basics Views: 1,696 Posted By Rich Coyle Yes, yes he can... There is no need to disengage the rubber in order to throw to first. The pitcher would only be balking if his movement was towards home and he threw to first. You'll often hear umpires talking...

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 07, 2002, 07:14pm

Replies: 3 NFHS Appeal play Views: 1,297 Posted By Rich Coyle NFHS Appeal Rule I'm glad that we no longer have sole responsibility. There were many times that I wondered if I was the only one who saw the infraction --- if that's the case, why are we rewarding the defense? I...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 03, 2002, 07:56am

Replies: 37 PBUC 3.14 Views: 3,163 Posted By Rich Coyle Third Out Force; No Score A runner who is called out in a force situation is a forced out regardless of how he is called out. In a bases loaded situation with two outs, all runners including the batter-runner must advance...

Forum: Baseball Thu Mar 21, 2002, 10:04pm

Replies: 25 Accidental appeal after IW fourth out? Views: 2,866 Posted By Rich Coyle That's my point... First, I'm not a coach. I am an umpire but my credentials are not important. Honestly, that call would take brass ones (although you wouldn't have them for long after the call). I absolutely...

Forum: Baseball Thu Mar 21, 2002, 07:46am

Replies: 25 Accidental appeal after IW fourth out? Views: 2,866 Posted By Rich Coyle I Dare You... IF this ever happened and IF you are the umpire at the game, I DARE YOU to make that call. You would need to join the Federal Witness Protection Program and I can assure you that the Fed's would ban...

Forum: Baseball Sat Mar 09, 2002, 04:28pm

Replies: 7 Umpire equipment Views: 2,558 Posted By Rich Coyle Vest sizing I honestly don't know how people get hit in the gut. I've been doing this a few years (understatement) and have never taken a pitch or a foul to the gut. I wear the WV Gold and would like it to...

Forum: Baseball Wed Mar 06, 2002, 11:37am

Replies: 14 There are RULES and there are RULES Views: 1,740 Posted By Rich Coyle Rules vs. RULES I try very hard to not be overly officious. I beleive it was on this board that somebody suggested that we "not look for boogers" -- I couldn't agree more. There are RULES that directly affect...

Forum: Baseball Sat Feb 16, 2002, 10:09pm

Replies: 3 Fed charged conferences Views: 1,336 Posted By Rich Coyle Charged Conferences - Extra Innings When a pitcher is changed, the conference is not charged, regardless of the inning.

Forum: Baseball Sun Nov 04, 2001, 05:07pm

Replies: 2 balk Views: 1,484 Posted By Rich Coyle Balk = Deception or Mechanics There are two primary types of balk: 1) Mechanical Flaws 2) Deceptions The principal concept of the balk is that the pitcher may not deceive the base runner. Read the rules and read this board...

Forum: Baseball Sun Sep 30, 2001, 12:52pm

Replies: 5 2 questions? Views: 1,254 Posted By Rich Coyle The "pitch" is over as soon as it is touched by... The "pitch" is over as soon as it is touched by the catcher (after crossing the foul lines); touches the batter; is contacted by the bat; enters dead ball territory; or comes to rest. However,...

Forum: Baseball Sun Sep 30, 2001, 07:18am

Replies: 5 strike 3 hits batter Views: 2,642 Posted By Rich Coyle Hit by Third Strike When the batter is hit by the ball, it is immediately dead -- regardless of situation. Now, if the batter did not attempt to get hit - he's awarded first and runners forced to advance do so. If...

Forum: Baseball Sun Jun 10, 2001, 09:41pm

Replies: 20 Need help with strike zone Views: 2,918 Posted By Rich Coyle Take each pitch one at a time -- if you really do... Take each pitch one at a time -- if you really do tank one, don't carry it into the next pitch; even the guys in MLB make mistakes! (A good friend in MLB says that he works for a perfect game but...

Forum: Baseball Mon May 07, 2001, 09:10pm

Replies: 6 WV Gold Reconditioning Views: 1,622 Posted By Rich Coyle After 120 plate appearances, my WV Gold needs a... After 120 plate appearances, my WV Gold needs a little work. Some stitching needs to be reinforced and some of the velcro straps need replacement. I already have a new WV Gold on order -- where...

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 22, 2001, 07:26pm

Replies: 4 UH OH! Views: 996 Posted By Rich Coyle Yup - you blew it! The fair/foul decision was made at the instant that the ball hit the third baseman's glove, FAIR. Regardless of what it did next, it met the requirements of a fair ball. Live and learn!

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