Left to my discretion...or black and white?

[umpirebob71]

Originally Posted by Steve M

I agree with Wade - get to the field on time and handle this at the pre-game. And, for me, on time means an hour early. This approach gives me time to get lost, fix a flat, get stuck in trafic - anyne else ever get stuck behind a horse & buggy? - or even go to the wrong field. Build into your schedule time for something to happen.
Local league rules are something I don't care for - but you've got to treat them as the same as a book rule. You should have known them.
As to the other umpire letting you know you were wrong - if done away from players & teams & everyone else, OK.

I live in NE Ohio, where there is a large Amish population, so yes, I have had the pleasure of being stuck behind a buggy. I always add some time when I'm going through there.

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by umpirebob71

I live in NE Ohio, where there is a large Amish population, so yes, I have had the pleasure of being stuck behind a buggy. I always add some time when I'm going through there.

I'm in north central Pa - where we have a large Amish population. It's a different world.

[gumpire]

Thanks all for your input. I spoke to the coach with the out-of-uniform player before he came up to bat and advised him that 9/1 was the deadline but that I would allow it and he should consider this a warning/reminder for next week.

As I stated, *****ing started in about the 4th inning, "yellow-shirt" up to bat for 3rd time, and opposing team losing by 8. I always feel that if it wasn't a problem when you weren't losing, you can't MAKE it a problem now. Maybe since your losing you want to measure the distance to the outfield fence now?

Again, thank you all. We'll see how it plays out in the near future.

P.S. I AM aware of the rule, but never given anything stating 9/1 as the date...last week I asked the park monitor and they also thought it was 9/1 but could find nothing in writing.

[Stu Clary]

Why on Earth would unis be required for league play?

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Stu Clary

Why on Earth would unis be required for league play?

Easier to keep track of the drunken idiot you tossed when he has a number on his back.

[gumpire]

Originally Posted by Stu Clary

Why on Earth would unis be required for league play?

In the players magnificent logic; it allows them to know that a player is, in-fact, on the opposing teams roster.

I mean really, when was the last time you saw a player receive and put on a uniform shirt at the ball park, in the dugout?

Come on!!

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Stu Clary

Why on Earth would unis be required for league play?

Why do all opposing teams wear uniforms and usually of contrasting colors? Identification to game officials, fans and especially, teammates? Even on the most remote basketball court, where uniform shirts are not available, one team removes their shirts so they know who is on what team.

Sense of pride and (my favorite when used by the NFL, MLB, NBA, etc.) integrity in the sport and team?

So they will not get their regular clothes dirty and sweaty?