I thought it was getting better...

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Originally Posted by RKBUmp

Watching the D2 championship game right now. Bottom of 3rd, CDO catcher blocking plate without ball, no obstruction called.

Well, assume you are talking HS since NCAA hasn't started yet.

My contention is, as stated before, too many alleged umpires believe the clinics, schools and seminars are more of a "suggestion" as opposed to direction.

Obviously, they learn more by watching their son's LL or HS baseball game or the MLB game on TV at night. Way too many wannabe's that have a better concept of the game than those who have been working and studying it for years.

AFA how assignments come about, each state has their own procedures. I just returned from a rating committee meeting which offered the qualified umpires for the Northern half of the state. The order of the list is based solely on rating submitted by partners and observers along with personal observances of committee members.

Unfortunately, this list goes the the state HS assn to be compared with the team coaches' selections. It isn't that far off most years, but the coaches definitely slide some "socially adept" umpires up the list for playoff assignments inspite of their lack of skills or willingness to actually enforce all the rules.