fastpitch plate without mask

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by Andy

Would this be the hook that is supposed to attach to your belt so you can hang your mask there between innings?
UmpireStuff.com :: Umpire Clip

And do you keep is right next to the velcro umpires glove that your indicator sticks too?
The Umpire's Glove

Uh hello!! McFly!!
I use an indicator belt sheath!

Whadaya think I am a smitty or somethin?

[CajunNewBlue]

we need to get us a batman type utility belt thingey.... that would be way cool. maybe a black cape too... its a slimming color.

(sometimes, i wish i had one with a grappling hook thingey... i could look up...shoot it.. and fly away) sigh... if only.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by Andy

Would this be the hook that is supposed to attach to your belt so you can hang your mask there between innings?
UmpireStuff.com :: Umpire Clip

And do you keep is right next to the velcro umpires glove that your indicator sticks too?
The Umpire's Glove

I have carpal tunnel in both hands, and while the umpire's glove may look dorky, I really have given it serious thought because of the numbness that I get in my fingers from holding the indicator.

MTD, Sr.

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue

we need to get us a batman type utility belt thingey.... that would be way cool. maybe a black cape too... its a slimming color.

(sometimes, i wish i had one with a grappling hook thingey... i could look up...shoot it.. and fly away) sigh... if only.

Cape would be the wrong word.

I'm thinkin Sith Lord Robes...

[bkbjones]

I bet Darth Vader didn't/hasn't/won't have trouble with those feisty fouls, lazy/careless catchers or pitchers who can't/won't read signs. In fact, I know an umpire featured in the last Olympics who would have loved to have been wearing full Darth gear at her UCLA @ UW game.

[BuggBob]

Originally Posted by bkbjones

I bet Darth Vader didn't/hasn't/won't have trouble with those feisty fouls, lazy/careless catchers or pitchers who can't/won't read signs. In fact, I know an umpire featured in the last Olympics who would have loved to have been wearing full Darth gear at her UCLA @ UW game.

Full Darth gear:
bionic hand, two bionic legs, an iron lung, burns to 75% of your body, the loss of the love of your life, but the cool ability to to stop coaches from complaining.

"Ball" in a deep booming voice.
"Ball? that pitch was right down the middle of the plate. Are you blind?" shout the coach.
"I find your lack of faith disturbing"
"gaa gaa" gasps the coach.

[vcblue]

Fall ball, Jr College vs 16U, 1 umpire mechanics... Took two pitches without the mask, both Balls. Went Oh S***, got my mask off the fence. Next pitch was a high strike and the 3rd base coach (JC Head Coach) yells out, “blue… you were doing better with it off”. We all got a good laugh.