Fun suggestion.........

[surf24]

how about (in slowpitch) the catchers can not be bigger than the umpire.

Last night, one guy kept (I am sure it was intentional) staying between me and "the zone". I finally told him, "if I can't see the zone I'm not calling strikes." He took the hint and found a spot to "land."

Any of you ever have to do that? Just curious.......I did a search and didn't find where this was dicussed.

[NCASAUmp]

I've made similar statements to catchers, minus the part about not calling strikes.

I just tell them, "catch, you can be where you are, but you're taking me out of the game here because I can't see jack."

A catcher worth his/her salt will figure it out.

[surf24]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

I've made similar statements to catchers, minus the part about not calling strikes.

I just tell them, "catch, you can be where you are, but you're taking me out of the game here because I can't see jack."

A catcher worth his/her salt will figure it out.

Well, truthfully, I said, "if I can' see.....I can't call strikes." Wrong wording......but you get the idea I see.

Plus, you know those big guys are dangerous.!!!!!!!! I got stepped on and backhanded. Both accidents, but seriously HOW DO YOU FORGET THE OFFICIAL IS THERE?

[MD Longhorn]

I've done this at a lot of levels - especially that 12U catcher that likes to stand up suddenly as the ball's coming in. "Catch, if I don't see it cross the strike zone, it's a ball." And if that doesn't work, "Catch, when you stand up suddenly, I can't see the ball ... and if I can't see it cross the strike zone..." They usually get it then.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by surf24

Well, truthfully, I said, "if I can' see.....I can't call strikes." Wrong wording......but you get the idea I see.

Plus, you know those big guys are dangerous.!!!!!!!! I got stepped on and backhanded. Both accidents, but seriously HOW DO YOU FORGET THE OFFICIAL IS THERE?

It's easy to understand when they usually look and act like this guy:

[surf24]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

It's easy to understand when they usually look and act like this guy:

I can't see that. Is it a "little person?"

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by surf24

I can't see that. Is it a "little person?"

Nope. Think: Blazing Saddles, Candygram scene.

[surf24]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Nope. Think: Blazing Saddles, Candygram scene.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by surf24

Please tell me you've seen Blazing Saddles...

[surf24]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Please tell me you've seen Blazing Saddles...

Here is the deal.....I umpire several nights a week. I play several nights a week and on weekends. I really don't have much "sit down" idle time. I don't think I've seen it. Sorry.

I'll be up front right now.......you guys will get me EVERY time with movie references because I never catch on to those.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by surf24

Here is the deal.....I umpire several nights a week. I play several nights a week and on weekends. I really don't have much "sit down" idle time. I don't think I've seen it. Sorry.

I'll be up front right now.......you guys will get me EVERY time with movie references because I never catch on to those.

If you're ever in NC (or if I'm out your way), I'm going to make SURE you watch it! If I have to Clockwork Orange you, I totally will!

[surf24]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

If you're ever in NC (or if I'm out your way), I'm going to make SURE you watch it! If I have to Clockwork Orange you, I totally will!

LOl........okay.

[argodad]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Please tell me you've seen Blazing Saddles...

Let's see. First movie I took my wife to. 1974. Something tells me that Surf is a little younger than we are.

[Az.Ump]

I guess the Monty Python stuff is out too.

Well, he's...he's, ah...probably pining for the fjords.

Paul

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by surf24

I can't see that. Is it a "little person?"

Karen,
Mongo is not quite a little guy. In that classic movie you have not yet seen, Mongo decks a horse.