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Forum: Baseball Tue Aug 26, 2008, 10:45pm

Replies: 9 Beltran Hit by Foul Ball??? Views: 1,550 Posted By edhern U3 made an emphatic foul call. One of the replays... U3 made an emphatic foul call. One of the replays showed the PU was in no position near the line to make a good fair/foul call and there was a right handed batter at the plate. I think U3 saw PU did...

Forum: Baseball Fri Aug 01, 2008, 10:33pm

Replies: 5 Laid Back Ejection Signal Views: 1,695 Posted By edhern When the coach or manager is constantly yapping... When the coach or manager is constantly yapping and thinks he is smart, the quick backhanded wave goodbye seems appropriate. A straight on argument and a "you're gone" will do.

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 13, 2008, 10:57pm

Replies: 18 illegal Sub/CR Views: 1,936 Posted By edhern Different take on the same question One answer was don't allow it as preventive umpiring, but it is an appeal. What is you are keeping a scorecard with a lineup and substitutions as I was in a Fed game. I didn't allow it when I noticed...

Forum: Baseball Thu Nov 01, 2007, 10:33pm

Replies: 16 +pos Views: 2,767 Posted By edhern One of our umpires is also an equipment supplier.... One of our umpires is also an equipment supplier. According to him +POS has gone under.

Forum: Baseball Thu Aug 16, 2007, 05:03pm

Replies: 48 Got in trouble for this ejection Views: 4,321 Posted By edhern Thanks for the spirited discussion. Since I... Thanks for the spirited discussion. Since I started the thread and based on the discussion, here are my final thoughts. Regarding the ejection: After the play, the manager anounces out loud...

Forum: Baseball Wed Aug 15, 2007, 11:55pm

Replies: 48 Got in trouble for this ejection Views: 4,321 Posted By edhern What about teams that have there batters get up... What about teams that have there batters get up and swing to get out in order to make a game official due to time limits or daylight issues. I don't necessarily buy the argument. We can discuss the...

Forum: Baseball Wed Aug 15, 2007, 11:17pm

Replies: 48 Got in trouble for this ejection Views: 4,321 Posted By edhern The game would have ended by time limit rule in 3... The game would have ended by time limit rule in 3 minutes, he delayed the end of the game. While we are on the subject enlighten me. Are you contending that managers are within the rules to do things...

Forum: Baseball Wed Aug 15, 2007, 10:41pm

Replies: 48 Got in trouble for this ejection Views: 4,321 Posted By edhern Got in trouble for this ejection I had an ejection last night, 8/14. The 13 year old team third manager was ejected. Here is the situation. Bottom of the sixth starts with 10 minutes left on the time limit. Runners on 2nd and 3rd,...

Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 16, 2007, 10:22pm

Replies: 23 High School Pay for Baseball Views: 3,219 Posted By edhern Yes, Varsity on Long Island is over $100 per game... Yes, Varsity on Long Island is over $100 per game for each umpire (there are 2) and $86 for Junior Varsity. You get about 16 games at the varsity level and between 20 and 30, depending on your...

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 12, 2007, 11:29pm

Replies: 59 Helmet wearers Views: 5,467 Posted By edhern The vision is so much better with the helmet,... The vision is so much better with the helmet, there is no need to flip it on and off all the time. There is also no need to take it off because that it the way it works with a facemask.

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 12, 2007, 10:54pm

Replies: 59 Helmet wearers Views: 5,467 Posted By edhern I take it off when I have to make a call, more... I take it off when I have to make a call, more because I want to avoid a problem not because I wouldn't be able to see. The vision is good and I will leave it on during routine plays. It does come...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jan 15, 2007, 11:31pm

Replies: 58 Pay Rates for High School Baseball Umpires Views: 16,113 Posted By edhern Long Island Fees In Suffolk County, NY on Long Island: Varsity: $104 each ump (2 umps) JV: $ 85 each JrH: $67.50 Fee and half for one ump. No travel fee. Travel (Spring,Summer, and Fall): $45-$70...

Forum: Baseball Tue Nov 14, 2006, 11:31pm

Replies: 13 umpire camp Views: 2,650 Posted By edhern The Southern Camp is serious. There are a number... The Southern Camp is serious. There are a number of Harry's grads that are sent there for a second look and Tony Thompson (the owner) assigns the big D1 schools. Several of Harry's instructors teach...

Forum: Baseball Sun Aug 27, 2006, 10:51pm

Replies: 7 Only a Few Spots Left for Mid-American Umpire Clinic Views: 1,351 Posted By edhern The international focuses mostly on 3 man... The international focuses mostly on 3 man mechanics. I went to the Southern and didn't think it was not advanced. Plenty of cage work and good field and classroom instruction. Many of Harry's recent...

Forum: Baseball Sun Aug 27, 2006, 10:47pm

Replies: 1 ump clinics Views: 1,238 Posted By edhern Been to both and both were excellent. I went to... Been to both and both were excellent. I went to the NEUC regular and advanced clinics. I heard the NEUC no longer is in operation due to an incident and a lack of insurance. If anyone knows...

Forum: Baseball Thu May 18, 2006, 10:49pm

Replies: 6 ump clinics and/or schools Views: 1,652 Posted By edhern The Southern Umpires Clinic runs twice per year.... The Southern Umpires Clinic runs twice per year. It is four days and uses a combination of several major league, minor league, and college umpires including some of the staff from Wendelstat. You can...

Forum: Baseball Tue May 16, 2006, 10:49pm

Replies: 23 Between Innings The Rat Said... Views: 2,997 Posted By edhern Last I checked an infield fly can only be called... Last I checked an infield fly can only be called with runners on first and second or bases loaded and less than two outs (and I ump in NY). Although occassionally the coaches try for a variation or...

Forum: Baseball Thu Oct 27, 2005, 10:59pm

Replies: 43 Ditched my indicator for good. Views: 3,933 Posted By edhern I haven't used an indicator behind the plate for... I haven't used an indicator behind the plate for about four years. I find it easier to lock in and remove the mask when I have to. There are occassional lost counts, but it is rare. Oddly, I use one...

Forum: Baseball Wed Aug 10, 2005, 10:44pm

Replies: 19 End of the Summer Season Views: 2,668 Posted By edhern Thanks to Baseball Heaven on Long Island we have... Thanks to Baseball Heaven on Long Island we have tournaments right through the middle of October in addition to the fall leagues. Ed H

Forum: Baseball Tue Aug 02, 2005, 11:01pm

Replies: 4 Southern umpires camp Views: 1,711 Posted By edhern The Southern Camp was excellent. They work you... The Southern Camp was excellent. They work you hard. Field work, there is cage work with the pros, and there is classroom work. The year I went Steve Rippley, Gerry Davis (yes he taught the Gerry...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jul 06, 2005, 10:43pm

Replies: 101 Helmet v Mask Views: 10,741 Posted By edhern The number of helmet wearers is steadily... The number of helmet wearers is steadily increasing in my area. My partner was slow to switch by phasing it in. Now he wears only the helmet. I was sold right away. The vision is great, it is cooler...

Forum: Baseball Mon May 23, 2005, 10:34pm

Replies: 26 Debating on hockey style mask Views: 3,268 Posted By edhern Took three directly in the helmet last week,... Took three directly in the helmet last week, including two right between the eyes. I didn't feel a thing. I won't go back to the mask. My usual partner goes back and forth and I can't understand it,...

Forum: Baseball Thu May 12, 2005, 10:30pm

Replies: 10 Interference on BU Views: 1,718 Posted By edhern I usually move to the cut out to make the call on... I usually move to the cut out to make the call on a steal of second. One Junior Varsity game I saw that the catcher was a little wild. On a throw to second I was in B and just moved back and waited...

Forum: Baseball Mon May 02, 2005, 10:27pm

Replies: 9 1-Man Mechanic on Pickoffs Views: 1,362 Posted By edhern I usually try taking a couple of steps to the... I usually try taking a couple of steps to the right to try to get some type of angle. I warn the coaches in the pre-game that pickoffs will be very difficulty to see in a one man game and I will do...

Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 26, 2005, 10:38pm

Replies: 2 You know your having a good day... Views: 1,342 Posted By edhern 12 y/o travel game, 1 hr. 18 min., 4-3 good game.... 12 y/o travel game, 1 hr. 18 min., 4-3 good game. Losing team is up in top of the fifth, an inside pitch makes the batter duck, he gets hit in the helmet. The only problem was his helment was in the...

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