Umpire pants

[Dutch Alex]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

So are you saying that having a beer belly is a problem? And you call yourself Dutch?

I love my beer.

Well Dave, while typing this I'm having a 33cc bottle "pilsner". I'm more a wine lover. Beer, as you know, appears in barrels, bottles and six-pack. I think a six-pack is still the way my love wants to see (or remember) me
I can buy, if I find them, two new pants but she also wants me to lose some more weight...

[bob jenkins]

Do softball umpires still wear Heather Gray? I ask because I have several pairs of plate and base pants, Honig's brand, size 34 waist that I no longer need (baseball is almost exclusively the charcoal gray now). I"m not sure of the inseam, but I wear a 34x32 in "regular" pants.

If there's any interest, I'll measure and count and make someone a good deal.

email me at Jenkins Robert L at att dot net (smush all the spaces)

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Do softball umpires still wear Heather Gray? I ask because I have several pairs of plate and base pants, Honig's brand, size 34 waist that I no longer need (baseball is almost exclusively the charcoal gray now). I"m not sure of the inseam, but I wear a 34x32 in "regular" pants.

If there's any interest, I'll measure and count and make someone a good deal.

email me at Jenkins Robert L at att dot net (smush all the spaces)

Oh, to have a 34" waist again...

Yes, we still use heather grey, even in slow pitch. I'll ask a newer ump I know if he's looking for pants. Our assignor wants us in heather grey, but doesn't require the Fechheimers.

[BretMan]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Oh, to have a 34" waist again...

You and me both, Brother!

Earlier today I was looking on eBay for a good pair of used heather grey pants. Even though I don't have to have them, every once in awhile I get a partner that only has the heather and I would wear them just to match.

About three years ago I bought three pairs of heather Cliff Keen, figuring that I would be set for pants for a few years. The very next year, our state approved the charcoal grey for high school baseball and softball. Still got a few more miles out of the heathers, then they started "going pink" on me. I hate that look and will never wear them again. It's really a shame because other than the discoloration these pants are comfortable and free of any wear or tear.

Around these parts (central Ohio) both high school baseball and softball require grey pants and they may be either heather or charcoal. Our local ASA softball association requires navy blue long pants ONLY- no grey and no shorts.

Honigs sells a navy blue combo pant that I really like- very high quality, comfortable and durable. The Smitty's pants with the adjustable waist- I have their charcoal grey (which are a touch lighter than the Cliff Keens if you look at them side-by-side). No problems with them for me and I'm thinking of picking up another pair.

The Smitty's navy blue pants, I have had a problem with. Bought a pair on-line last year that was advertised as having the adjustable waist. When they arrived, they did not and were way too snug for me (unusable). I called the retailer and they in-turn called the manufacturer. The manufacturer told them that due to some last-minute manufacturing issue the navy pants were never produced with the adjustable waist- even though all of their advertising literature had already been sent out stating that they had it.

After checking several internet sites that sell these, some advertise that the navy Smitty's have the adjustable waist and some say they do not. One of the retailers that says they do is located a few miles from me. I plan on stopping in there sometime next week to see what they have.

[bob jenkins]

The Honig's have been sold, but I found a stash of +POS pants. 5 pleated, 4 plain front.

Also in good shape, but the color varies a bit compared to the Honigs. Nothing purple or pink though.

And, I have some Navy shirts (moslty size L), one light blue softball shirt (with the navy trim), and some red McDavid mock undershirts. All but 2 of the outer shirts have some patches, but they were sewn, not glued on.

Jenkins Robert L at att dot net

[JEL]

I just wish someone would make pants that don't shrink up in the off season!

[CajunNewBlue]

heather grey spandex... hrmmm?? might be a market for that.

[robbie]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

The Honig's have been sold, but I found a stash of +POS pants. 5 pleated, 4 plain front.

Also in good shape, but the color varies a bit compared to the Honigs. Nothing purple or pink though.

And, I have some Navy shirts (moslty size L), one light blue softball shirt (with the navy trim), and some red McDavid mock undershirts. All but 2 of the outer shirts have some patches, but they were sewn, not glued on.

Jenkins Robert L at att dot net

I have 1 pair of the original +POS pants. They are the BEST I have owned in my opinion.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by robbie

I have 1 pair of the original +POS pants. They are the BEST I have owned in my opinion.

Do you want to add to your collection? (assuming you are a size 34 waist, of course).

[shipwreck]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Do softball umpires still wear Heather Gray? I ask because I have several pairs of plate and base pants, Honig's brand, size 34 waist that I no longer need (baseball is almost exclusively the charcoal gray now). I"m not sure of the inseam, but I wear a 34x32 in "regular" pants.

If there's any interest, I'll measure and count and make someone a good deal.

email me at Jenkins Robert L at att dot net (smush all the spaces)

i am interested. I will e-mail you. hope I have it right. Thanks Dave