I've Seen It All!!

[mcrowder]

Originally Posted by milkmandog

I do all levels up to high school. My fellow TX umpires can attest to seeing me do pony, colt and palomino games.

No offense meant here, but this doesn't make you a tough guy. It makes you foolish. A fastball at any level you mention there can break a collarbone or rib, and a shot right on the sternum CAN stop a heart. You're just asking for a problem. 3-4 shots a year is low, so if you're not bailing on fouls, you're EXTREMELY lucky, but even at that low rate, why take the abuse?