Proposed ASA Rule Changes #1

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by topper

I believe uniform colors have less impact on this than athleticism and how an official carries him/herself on the field.

This last statement is something I must disagree with. While the uniform does not make the umpire better, a professional appearance does greatly influence how others will perceive you. Ask any soldier, "does polishing your boots make you a better soldier?" The answer is, "yes, because I polish my boots." There is NOTHING like a sharp-looking umpire on the field, and while a sharp uniform will not make your calls better or give you a greater understanding of the rules, it will influence how you are perceived on the field.

I'm no fashion expert. I leave that to my wife. However, the heather grey and powder blue is such a bland combination that it gives the umpire zero presence on the field. On the other hand, I'd hate to have ASA completely change up the uniforms. I've already got over $750 invested in shirts, shorts and pants alone, and I'm not about to spend it all again.

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

How about because you look like a 1st grader who has pissed their pants when you sweat?

That's not sweat. That's real urine, cuz I just found out I'm gonna get to see SRW's flying safe sells from 58 feet away (that's assuming I trail the runner at least two feet up the line).

[SRW]

Originally Posted by bkbjones

That's not sweat. That's real urine, cuz I just found out I'm gonna get to see SRW's flying safe sells from 58 feet away (that's assuming I trail the runner at least two feet up the line).

Oh you're in for it now.

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

How about because you look like a 1st grader who has pissed their pants when you sweat?

How about the accompanying dark shirt helps the umpire sweat even more?

How about the lack of contrast between the powder blue shirt and heathers makes for a very dull and unauthoritive look on the field?

Of course, just my opinion. You can disagree, but you cannot tell me I'm wrong.

I can disagree and tell you you are wrong.

There is nothing inherently unauthoritative about heather gray.

If there is anything ruining the "authoritative look" that would be power blue, which is associated with a baby.

Gray is used at every level just fine.

All one has to do is google an umpire in gray vs blue.. its not even close in what looks better.

If you want a dead on authoritative look, go black shirt, gray pants.






there is no comparison.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

I can disagree and tell you you are wrong.

There is nothing inherently unauthoritative about heather gray.

Hey, McCain, or are you Obama? Doesn't make any difference. Nice try, but I did not say the heathers were unauthoritative (thank you for spelling correction), did I. I stated an opinion that the combination with the powder blue shirt were.

If there is anything ruining the "authoritative look" that would be power blue, which is associated with a baby.

Yet, the powder (you're welcome) blue shirt is still the official uniform shirt for many baseball and softball associations around the country, if not the world. We must be a bunch of panty wastes.

Gray is used at every level just fine.

Sure, if you don't sweat.

All one has to do is google an umpire in gray vs blue.. its not even close in what looks better.

Well, you are certainly entitled to your opinion, but there are quite a few that disagree. And if I remember correctly, the last time those two fought, the blue won.

If you want a dead on authoritative look, go black shirt, gray pants.

Again, I disagree, but just as you are, I am allowed. And if that is THE look, why is it your heroes where so many different colored shirts throughout the season?

there is no comparison.

A plate jacket. How cute! BTW, I've never understood the purpose of putting a number on an umpire's uniform. I thought the umpire was supposed to be invisible, so why a need to (for what I'm sure your answer is gonig to be) identify them?

[SethPDX]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

If you want a dead on authoritative look, go black shirt, gray pants.

I would be all right with a black shirt, and the MLB light blue w/black looks pretty cool too. Just not enough guys I work baseball with have one.



You cheated and used a picture of a plate coat!

Man oh man, if I worked enough baseball in cold weather to justify the expense I would buy one in a heartbeat. To me it just looks awesome.

Or the softball organizations could just make it an option... And I said "option." Baseball guys can wear a pullover or long sleeve shirt, and softball umpires can do the same.

To summarize: I have no problems with gray pants. I just cannot see why this would be a big deal...

[Welpe]

I say do away with the heather and navy blue and go with these...



So, crash rule even when the fielder doesn't have the ball? So I didn't kick this last year, I was just "field testing" a potential new rule.

[IRISHMAFIA]

So, crash rule even when the fielder doesn't have the ball? So I didn't kick this last year, I was just "field testing" a potential new rule.

We'll see, but I wouldn't hold my breath.