Non-Approved Bats in Local League Play

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Steve M

I work a men's league where we ask both mangers if all of their bats are legal. We do not inspect equipment and only check the legality of a bat if the opposing team points out a bat and wants it checked.

Steve, I hope you and your fellow umpires realize that asking that question of the managers does not protect you from a lawsuit or liability, don't you?

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Steve, I hope you and your fellow umpires realize that asking that question of the managers does not protect you from a lawsuit or liability, don't you?

Mike,
That's the league's standpoint that we not inspect & just ask. While all of the teams and the league are registered with ASA, it's also an ISC league - and those folks have their own way of doing things. We wear ISC uniforms for those games.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Steve M

Mike,
That's the league's standpoint that we not inspect & just ask. While all of the teams and the league are registered with ASA, it's also an ISC league - and those folks have their own way of doing things. We wear ISC uniforms for those games.

I understand. But everyone needs to understand that just because the manager makes some sort of statement that you are in the clear.

The manager doesn't have the right to speak for the players and none of them have the authority to waive any rights their insurance company may choose to exercise.

The only reason I mention this is because there are people who believe that umpires simply need to ask the coach if everyone is properly equiped and they are covered (as they do in HS).

[KJUmp]

I back myself up with the insurance I get through NASO.