Invisibility

[NCASAUmp]

I once worked with an umpire who sang his calls. It was somewhat ridiculous, but at least he had good vibrato.

[JefferMC]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

I once worked with an umpire who sang his calls. It was somewhat ridiculous, but at least he had good vibrato.

Oh, yeah, I forgot about that. The clown sang a good number of his calls.

[wadeintothem]

I'm happiest invisible.. but if I gotta make myself known, there I be. I dont think its the marker of a good umpire, because there are times when if you are invisible, you are not doing your job. I've also known some decent umpires who put on the "The Blue is here happy hour" .. essentially a show.. and some parents and coaches do like it.. just not my style (nor do I particularly appreciate that style).

[BuggBob]

I try to be invisible, until visibility is needed. No show boating, be in the correct position, always make clean crisp calls, verbalize only as needed as much as needed. I don't talk to coaches and players, but I do talk a little to catchers, but never about plays and players