I've Never Made That Call Before...

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by whiskers_ump

OK Steven, I will bite, wny McKinney?

There was a college tournament at the Ballfields at Craig Ranch this past weekend. (That is, assuming he meant McKinney, TX.)

[whiskers_ump]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

There was a college tournament at the Ballfields at Craig Ranch this past weekend. (That is, assuming he meant McKinney, TX.)

Gotcha. Was really digging at him cause he just got into the college ball.

He will be alright. Good umpire, head in the right place.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by whiskers_ump

Gotcha. Was really digging at him cause he just got into the college ball.

He will be alright. Good umpire, head in the right place.

D'oh. Sorry. Want me to go delete my post so you can still get your dig in???

[whiskers_ump]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

D'oh. Sorry. Want me to go delete my post so you can still get your dig in???

Not necessary.

Steven, you going to be in Beaumont this weekend for the Stars Over Texas
Tournament. Over 88 teams in it. 18U, Gold and others.

[CajunNewBlue]

Originally Posted by whiskers_ump

Not necessary.

Steven, you going to be in Beaumont this weekend for the Stars Over Texas
Tournament. Over 88 teams in it. 18U, Gold and others.

yes, sir... sure will be. hopefully we will see some good ball again... last time I didnt get hit by a pitch not one time. of course the south carolina teams coach gave me crap about IP'ing his pitcher he told me "she's pitched in 8 states and never been IP'd... (almost told him... welcome to Texas )

[JefferMC]

Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue

south carolina teams coach gave me crap about IP'ing his pitcher he told me "she's pitched in 8 states and never been IP'd... (almost told him... welcome to Texas )

"South Carolina" as in University of, or a team from SC?

[JefferMC]

How about this game management from a recent ASA tournament (14U):

In the middle of the third inning, with a 5-1 lead, team takes a 2 to 4 minute team conference by the dugout before going on defense. Then comes out and expects (and is permitted by the umpire) to do full infield warm up. Happens two successive innings. The second time, the first two minutes were simultaneous with the PU and BU having a conversation with the UIC at the backstop about covering additional games. The game ends after 6 when the 1:30 time limit expires 30 seconds after the last out is made, and home team behind 5-2.

Next game, behind by two, this same team does the same thing before going on offense for the second inning. Umpire (same one) does nothing other than call for a batter three times.

[whiskers_ump]

Originally Posted by JefferMC

"South Carolina" as in University of, or a team from SC?

During these tournaments ihere in Beaumont, Texas, we have teams come in from all over.

Not college, but 18UGold. I think that is the one he is referring to.

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by JefferMC

"South Carolina" as in University of, or a team from SC?

I can almost guarantee he means the South Carolina Bandits. Ken Bailey told me that, too, at the Colorado Fireworks, not realizing I had called the same girl for IP's in both Georgia and South Carolina (Rock Hill).

[CajunNewBlue]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

There was a college tournament at the Ballfields at Craig Ranch this past weekend. (That is, assuming he meant McKinney, TX.)

yeah, the NCAA umpire improvement camp was held there.... I caught a invite when Gene couldnt go. got dinged a bit on things like having my hands on my hips... chewing gum....and moving a little too much while walking the line. ohhh and the big one, pointing ... I didnt even realize i did this. but i did. learned a bunch and met some pretty cool people.