I thought that the wired for sound was too invasive. They listened in on some umpire to umpire conversations that the umpires probably wish they wouldn't have. The plate umpire went and asked the third base umpire about how ISF dealt with an intentional walk. Then later in the game the plate umpire went and asked the first base umpire if she had signaled on a ground ball that went over the base. The first base umpire said no that is your call. I'm still wondering what all four umpires got together for after the first home run. Also in ISF the pause is 2 to 5 seconds. It used to be 1 to 10 like ASA, but they thought the 1 second was too quick and being taken advantage of. Also the talking heads were up to their normal ignorance of the game. After a steal of second base with a check swing by the batter the Plate umpire went to her partner on a check swing and the announcer said they were checking to see if the runner left first early.

Personally, I don't see what the problem is with the 3K call. Looked pretty standard (for higher level ball) to me.

I was only half-watching but on the second IP, I did hear the PU's mike pick up "dos segundos." Looked like she was talking to the pitcher but I am not sure.

Question:
The pitchers playing in US national team are often invited to this national team? I.o.w. they weren't fresh-ones, first time in the team?

If answer is: "YES"
In my knownedge the US-national team is ALWAYS playing by the ISF-rules, just as all other national teams. So in my view there's no excuss for the pitcher not taking two sec's before the pitch. And now PU has no other choise than call the IP... (over and over again)

I've watched the <19 USA-team playing (and winning) the World Championships in Enschede (Netherlands). Even the juniors were taking the two sec's...

Many have just finished their college season and/or are still playing in the pro league which basically uses NCAA rules. So, playing under ISF-rules is not always a player's primary game.

Who is there?
 

Does anyone know who is there among the american umpires or who the UIC of the games are?

Dora Martinez - TX
Christie Cornwall - NC ( she did the plate on the US - Japan game )
Bryan Smith - ?

These are the ones I know are from the US

HP umpires
 

:confused: I guess I have been doing baseball for too many years. I have a hard time with the HPU doing the double wide, contortionist spread that requires 2 added steps to stand up, along with the HHAAAAEEEEEEEEE "strike" sound. Guess that is why I will never be on TV?

Your looks might have something to do with it, to. :D

HP Ump
 

:rolleyes: Could be, could be?

Christie Cornwell of Greensboro, N.C
Christina Drumm of Oceanside, Calif
Matt Dunbar of Miami, Fla
Jim Gibillisco of Lemon Grove, Calif
Dora Martinez of San Antonio, Texas
Bryan Smith of Lansing, Mich

Julie Johnson of Alexandria, Ind., is the Umpire-In-Chief.

I had the priveldge of attending the ISF camp with Dora when we qualified a few years ago. I can tell you now, If she called anything, it was there. If she made the big 3K signal, she was told to.
Dora, without a doubt is one of the absolute best umpires I have had the opportunity to work with.
Matt Dunbar is also a friend that I am glad to have worked with and had the opportunity to get to khow over the years.

I say, if you want to learn a few things that will take you further, watch them and learn what you can.

I sent this link to Dora. Yes, she is awesome. All female crew tonight, Dora at the plate. I am so looking forward to this.

Who was the goofball behind the plate in the USA vs. Canada game? That's got to be the most uncomfortable stance I've ever seen. He looked like he was going to fall down when he stood back up. He also did his "strike" mechanic from the squat. Looked like a doofus to me.