Inning ending mistake

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by MichaelVA2000

After a new pitcher has finished her warm ups, I've seen umpires go to the circle and announce the game situation. It can go something like this: Pitcher, you have the bases loaded with 2 outs.

IMO that's coaching. If her coach feels it's important for F1 to know the game situation, let the coach explain it to her. If there's a count on the batter, I will give the count before putting the ball in play. If asked by a player or coach I will give the number of outs in this situation.

Yeah thats horrible. I dont know that thats coaching, I consider it "dancing bear umpire".

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

Yeah thats horrible. I dont know that thats coaching, I consider it "dancing bear umpire".

ROFL!!!!!!!
But then again, I'd rather coach than dance.
I suspect folks would rather see me coach than see me dance.

[MichaelVA2000]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

Yeah thats horrible. I dont know that thats coaching, I consider it "dancing bear umpire".

Which has also been referred to as the booging bear Blue.