Doctored Bats

[NCASAUmp]

Mike, that is exactly the kind of information I've been looking for. I very much appreciate you sending the link. If the Miken bat doesn't have the serial, would you say it's been doctored? Some can slip through the cracks during the manufacturing process.

And yes, "accompanying" is a word.

[Fozzie]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Mike, that is exactly the kind of information I've been looking for. I very much appreciate you sending the link. If the Miken bat doesn't have the serial, would you say it's been doctored? Some can slip through the cracks during the manufacturing process.

And yes, "accompanying" is a word.

If it does not have a serial number it should be considered doctored. I believe even Miken would tell you that. Also check to see if the serial number is a decal. If it is you got a doctored bat.

Two years ago I was working a Class C National in Hastings, NE. Several umpires, including myself, suspected a bat was doctored in just the way you described. It was pulled and sent to Oaklahoma City and found to repainted non-approved bat. I later heard that the owner/player was suspended from ASA play.

On a diffrent note where do you umpire at NCASAUmp? I work in the Charlotte area myself.

Jeff Merriman

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by Fozzie

On a diffrent note where do you umpire at NCASAUmp? I work in the Charlotte area myself.

Hmmm. Two other Tarheels on here? I, technically, am a transplated Tarheel. I was born and raised in Durham.

[Fozzie]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

Hmmm. Two other Tarheels on here? I, technically, am a transplated Tarheel. I was born and raised in Durham.

Transplated Husker. Born and raised in Lincoln, NE. Moved to Charlotte a little over a year ago. Love the Carolina lifestyle.

Jeff Merriman

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by Fozzie

Love the Carolina lifestyle.

How about the barbecue???

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Mike, that is exactly the kind of information I've been looking for. I very much appreciate you sending the link. If the Miken bat doesn't have the serial, would you say it's been doctored? Some can slip through the cracks during the manufacturing process.

And yes, "accompanying" is a word.

No, Miken will tell you every bat has a serial number. If it doesn't, it is probably a painted bat.

BTW, please note that even a legal bat painted by anyone other than the manufacturer is an altered bat.

[IamMatt]

This may sound odd, but I would not be surprised if the UPS driver has some sort of privacy rules that he is/would be breaking if he discusses somebody's receipts and shipments without proper authorization.

[NCASAUmp]

I'm originally from Wisconsin, but moved to the Triangle area in 2000. I actually work in Durham, dodging bullets (and wishing I could carry concealed, but, alas, my job won't let me).

I'll pass the word around to my fellow "blues" in the area, especially the ones who call his games. We're tired of being accused of apathy, and I believe that most of us would love nothing more than to see this guy get his "just desserts." His general demeanor in every game is one of "let's see what I can get away with today."

Mike's PDF that he posted on here is very helpful. If any of you passed it over, you might want to rethink doing so. It provides some good info, and I definitely recommend reading it. Thanks, Mike!

Any other suggestions on spotting these doctored bats?

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

I actually work in Durham, dodging bullets (and wishing I could carry concealed, but, alas, my job won't let me).

Has Durham changed that much in 20 years?

[NCASAUmp]

Durham's a bit rough in areas, many of which I try to stay away from. Can't speak for how things were back then, but things certainly aren't great now.

As for barbecue... Man... Speaking as a Wisconsinite...

I love it!

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Durham's a bit rough in areas, many of which I try to stay away from.

That was always true. However, there are a lot of nice places there as well. And you always have those Durham Bulls.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

As for barbecue... Man... Speaking as a Wisconsinite...

I love it!

Give me a break! You guys want to put cheese on everything!

There's no cheese in BBQ!

Okay, so I was just going for the laugh, but to me, it is true, no cheese on ribs or pulled pork, my two favorites though some Carolinians can get a little to heavy on the vinegar sometimes!

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Give me a break! You guys want to put cheese on everything!

There's no cheese in BBQ!

Okay, so I was just going for the laugh, but to me, it is true, no cheese on ribs or pulled pork, my two favorites though some Carolinians can get a little to heavy on the vinegar sometimes!

I don't miss the cheese as much as I miss the beer and brats.

Ribs and pulled pork? Stop it. I just ate, man!