Annoyed the heck out of me

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Originally posted by WestMichBlue
Quite often in H.S. games, including varsity, for whatever reason I've had to call games alone. In my pre-game I used the same statement each time: "Coach, I'm working alone today so I can't always watch your runners. I expect you not to take advantage of me, and to keep your runners close. If I do think that you're cheating on me, I'll randomly call a runner out just to send a message."

Coaches always agree, and I've never had a problem. But then, these are H.S. coaches; a different set of ethics generally prevails.

WMB

I agree with blue on this....Just "randomly" calling a
runner out to send a message does not sound like good umpiring.
Not to say you are not a good umpire, but only call what you see
then you will have less problems.

JMHO,

glen