How do ya do it

[MD Longhorn]

Our "that guy" is interesting as well. Other than cans of corn, he can't make a call standing still. He's always (yes, I mean always) running toward the play as he makes his call. Safe looks like an airplane. Out looks like he's running up to clock the runner. The call ends up beyond the base where the call happened. He's fallen down twice after a call in my games. At least I know as PU that I have EVERY other base after an initial call.

Regarding the plate, coaches call him "ankles". 14 year olds ... 12 year olds - call him "ankles". He lets them - they call him that to his face, off the field, at the plate, anywhere. Should have been calling him toes one game. One strike call literally hit the plate (yes, this is fastpitch).

His version of asking for help, "What do you got?" Not, "did you have a pulled foot", "did she drop it" etc... just what do you got. Expects me to overrule him if I simply thought she beat the throw (won't happen). Worse, he brings the coach with him. I have to literally split them up to have a conversation.

The kicker, though, is he's an incredibly nice guy. Everyone likes him. Umpires, fans, players, coaches, etc. I would love to go have a beer with this guy ... just dread being on the field with him.

[TwoBits]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

The kicker, though, is he's an incredibly nice guy. Everyone likes him. Umpires, fans, players, coaches, etc.

That isn't unusual for "That Guy". He knows how to be friendly and politic, so everyone thinks he is the best umpire in the area.