NCAA Regionals

[DeRef]

It appeared to me that the runner knew she missed the base due to the way she seemed to be crawling away from the catcher. Regardless, IMO he got the call correct.

[DeRef]

In the 5th, the BR bunted and was clearly in fair ground when hit in the back by the catchers throw. What should have been the 3rd out resulted in runners at 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs. The next batter singled to bring in both runs.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Just saw a second slip on the plate this game.

I keep telling folks that metal doesn't keep a player from slipping and sliding on the bases and plate, but no one believes me.

[Scooby]

Did you notice that the PU is using the scissors. I have never used it but it looks like he is getting in a very good position to calls balls and strikes.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Scooby

Did you notice that the PU is using the scissors. I have never used it but it looks like he is getting in a very good position to calls balls and strikes.

I tried it when I was much younger doing the little ball game. Didn't do my back any favors, but that is me.

I have noticed that SOME umpires tend to lock into the same position for every batter. That isn't bad with adults, but can be an issue with some of the smaller young ladies that play JO ball.

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I tried it when I was much younger doing the little ball game. Didn't do my back any favors, but that is me.

I have noticed that SOME umpires tend to lock into the same position for every batter. That isn't bad with adults, but can be an issue with some of the smaller young ladies that play JO ball.

Mike,
It's not just you. MLB has banned scissors for its umpires for a few years. The insurers for the umpires said no mas after paying out hundreds of thousands of dollars (perhaps more) for neck and back injuries/permanent damage for umpires who used scissors for years. This is the reason Tim Mc changed, as did some others. We still seem some who are getting pretty close to scissors, but most at the umpire schools are taught the GD and a handful of others...but definitely no scissors.

[socalumps]

Originally Posted by bkbjones

Mike,
It's not just you. MLB has banned scissors for its umpires for a few years. The insurers for the umpires said no mas after paying out hundreds of thousands of dollars (perhaps more) for neck and back injuries/permanent damage for umpires who used scissors for years. This is the reason Tim Mc changed, as did some others. We still seem some who are getting pretty close to scissors, but most at the umpire schools are taught the GD and a handful of others...but definitely no scissors.

Talked at length about MLB mechanics with MLB umpire in January. Specifically about some of their angles and different plate stances. He said there is no ban on any particular stance. Depending on size and body type there are some preferred options (GD, Box and scissors among them) but ultimately accuracy is the biggest priority. Tim Mc (one of my favorites) didn't use the scissors, he literally went to one knee on the ground. His back problems are due to a variety of issues.

[Chess Ref]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Just saw a second slip on the plate this game.

I keep telling folks that metal doesn't keep a player from slipping and sliding on the bases and plate, but no one believes me.

Caught that also. For a moment I thought maybe I had missed the rain beginning.

You guys are up pretty late...for softball ?

[socalumps]

Originally Posted by DeRef

In the 5th, the BR bunted and was clearly in fair ground when hit in the back by the catchers throw. What should have been the 3rd out resulted in runners at 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs. The next batter singled to bring in both runs.

Just saw a simular play in the AZ-OK game at super regionals in Tucson. Looked like the plate umpire made a good call.

[DNTXUM P]

Originally Posted by DeRef
In the 5th, the BR bunted and was clearly in fair ground when hit in the back by the catchers throw. What should have been the 3rd out resulted in runners at 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs. The next batter singled to bring in both runs. 


Just saw a simular play in the AZ-OK game at super regionals in Tucson. Looked like the plate umpire made a good call.

I too saw the play at the Ok-Az game. I thought the plate ump made a good call and the replays confirmed it. The runner was clearly inside the diamond her entire run to 1B.

Thought the 1B umpire got entirely too much face time on camera, though. Wondering if he paid off the camera crew.