Those sneaky player comments?

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by KJUmp

What you want to do there is after a close out call on the bases ends an inning, don't go anywhere near the pitcher's plate, no matter how dirty it is. Not important at that moment. The important thing is after making the call hustling to your between innings position. It just avoids the inevitable.

I agree with everything you said, but I do disagree with you on this one point. I'm not going to let a player or coach disrupt my routine just because we had a disagreement over a call. It can be seen as either me avoiding the player because I may have kicked the call, or I'm not brushing off the plate because I have a grudge. In a way, you're showing him up. By going ahead and brushing off the plate, you're telling the team that you're not going to let one call change how you do things, as well as that despite the disagreement, you're still going to treat him the same as any other pitcher. If the pitcher wants to discuss the play at this time, sorry, but it's too late, we're moving forward now.

Getting right back on the horse and proceeding with the game as normal is, in my opinion, the best thing you can do as the umpire.

Originally Posted by rybo

Knew when I heard the paid professional I made a mistake...'that's enough' or just walk away, maybe a glaring look would've been more appropriate. I can not believe how rude and nasty men's modified leagues are towards us umpires.

PS: This pitcher was the player-coach and lead prayers before the game.

I can totally believe it. I've been calling slow pitch for 18+ years, 14 of which were in "adult" leagues. It's amazing how petty some of those guys can be.