Cleaning the pitchers Plate

[jimpiano]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Yep, line me up with Scott and Steve. Unless there is some pressing matter which may require the umpire's attention at the end of the half inning (and i'm not talking about getting a drink and towel unless you really need it), clean the pitcher's plate WITH THE BRUSH, not your foot, hand, hat or a player's glove.

As you know, I'm not a big fan of MLB, but some of the places I frequent always have a ball game on the tube, so watching a pro game can be unavoidable. What I have noticed this year are MLB umpires clearing dirt off the plate with their feet! WTF, do they all attend the Eric Gregg Memorial Spa and Wings Emporium? That is one of the laziest things I have ever seen an umpire do AT ANY LEVEL.

Speaking of which, Steve's last statement there is not unusual or surprising. When the NCAA first go into the softball umpire business and the NFCA basically ran the show, one of the first things schools were told (at least in my area) was that while the contracted umpires may be ASA, they were to wear no part of the ASA uniform. I would have to assume this would apply to any other organization's (U-trip, NSA, AFA, etc.) umpires. According to a couple of coaches in my area it was because they were NCAA teams and didn't want to give the impression that THEIR umpires were the same as those chasing little girls around the softball field (their words, not mine). While I can appreciate their desire to be recognized solely as the NCAA, I don't get the attitude occasionally displayed along these lines.

Do they think the players and umpires just appeared one day and decided to have an NCAA ball game? Most of the umpires and players evolved out of these organizations and, if it weren't for the manner in which these organizations pamper and cooperate with them, most of the coaches would actually have to work a lot longer and harder at recruiting.

I guess I just don't get the basis for the arrogance.

The goal is to get the plate clean.
The means is immaterial.

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by jimpiano

The goal is to get the plate clean.
The means is immaterial.

Bullspit.
There is a proper way to do it, and using one's shoes for a brush ain't it. In fact, it's one of the things I really detest when I see other umpires do it.

Just do it right.

[Mountaineer]

Originally Posted by bkbjones

Bullspit.
There is a proper way to do it, and using one's shoes for a brush ain't it. In fact, it's one of the things I really detest when I see other umpires do it.

Just do it right.

I think Honigs is coming out with a brush/plate shoe attachment for 2008 . . . should be a big seller!

[scottk_61]

Originally Posted by jimpiano

The goal is to get the plate clean.
The means is immaterial.

Surprise, surprise...................

At what point will you realize that you are a trolling moron that no self respecting umpire would want to work with?

Just where in h$%#%# do you work ball games as you describe?
I just have to see this and the goof balls that would put up with you.

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by scottk_61

Surprise, surprise...................

At what point will you realize that you are a trolling moron that no self respecting umpire would want to work with?

Just where in h$%#%# do you work ball games as you describe?
I just have to see this and the goof balls that would put up with you.

That's whyt I went back and deleted my posts...I am so sorry for feeding the troll.

[scottk_61]

Originally Posted by bkbjones

That's whyt I went back and deleted my posts...I am so sorry for feeding the troll.

I truly hope that no one thought I was directing my comments at anyone other than the troll.

The real umpires are people that I like to read and exchange ideas with.

[jimpiano]

Originally Posted by scottk_61

Surprise, surprise...................

At what point will you realize that you are a trolling moron that no self respecting umpire would want to work with?

Just where in h$%#%# do you work ball games as you describe?
I just have to see this and the goof balls that would put up with you.

Oh, I see, the goal is to look good while attempting to clean the plate.
Does this earn you more letters of the alphabet to list after your name?

[scottk_61]

Originally Posted by jimpiano

Oh, I see, the goal is to look good while attempting to clean the plate.
Does this earn you more letters of the alphabet to list after your name?

Why yes it does.
I am amazed that you were cognizant enough to even think of it while you are so busy creating double fist bangs to explain what doesnt need to be explained