Forum: NCAA
01-27-2016, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 570
umpires needed
Guys,I am the UIC for NCBA(College Club Baseball)DII World Series being held in Pittsburg,Kansas May 21-25th.........We are looking for 2 college level umpires to work this tourney.We prefer local...
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Forum: Health & Vision
11-12-2015, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 609
Upcoming surgery
I am curious if anyone has had a torn bicep tendon an torn rotator cuff surgery.If so,what was your concerns,healing time,etc............
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Forum: General
12-13-2014, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,890
Re: NY State Clinic
There is a guy from Virginia registered..so,I think its open to anyone...The website is www.nyumpireclinic.com for more info
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Forum: Newbies (NO flaming allowed!)
02-15-2013, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 944
Re: New in Tampa
Try the Triangle Umpires Association,based in Brandon,Fl...10 minutes from Tampa.....Great group of guys.I live in NY,but umpire there in the spring...They have a website,with all the info you need.
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Forum: Softball
12-19-2012, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,788
Re: Contempt for softball
I dont consider myself a "softball umpire",however I do work it a bit.Most times its a late night game mens slow pitch or a ASA tourney games.For me,I prefer the adult mens.The guys have seen me thru...
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Forum: High School
12-06-2012, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,046
Re: spotter
Richard,I asked our NYS interpeter that last year.He said that the spotter is there to protect the pitcher/catcher from foul line drive/ground balls.If there is a foul fly ball,or a bounding ball...
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Forum: Professional
11-20-2012, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,808
Re: Arizona Fall League
I taped the game,an just watched the play again.So, here goes.......Less than 2 out,runner on 3rd,fly ball to right,runner tags,throw home is off line,runner slides across plate,umpire gives safe...
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Forum: Professional
11-19-2012, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,808
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Forum: Professional
11-18-2012, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,808
Arizona Fall League
Did anyone watch the championship game Saturday on MLB Network? There was a very interesting appeal play on a runner tagging up from 3rd.I cant put up the video of it,but if someone can,maybe we...
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Forum: NCAA
11-16-2012, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,625
Re: New College Baseball Umpire
WTG....Start off by getting the NCAA rule book and CCA mechanics book.Now you have to buy new uniforms....pants,shirts,jackets,hats an maybe a plate coat.........theres a quick 500$....Get to a...
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Forum: General
08-25-2012, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,101
Re: Worst Injury while umpiring?
I have written about this before.......I took a 90+mph fastball on my inner thigh in May 2006.Developed a blood clot in October,in the opposite leg.I have had 3 clots since then,an the blood thinners...
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Forum: Professional
07-28-2012, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 443
MLB Announces
ESPN reports that Bud Selig has said they will use Instant Replay for "Trapped balls and "Fly Balls" down the lines.............No timetable was given for this in use.......Your thoughts...
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Forum: Ejections
07-12-2012, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,014
Re: has this happened to you?
Ozzy,I think your right about talk after game........I may catch some flack,but there is NO WAY I can let that go,whether its a little squirt or college player or a adult........They cannot come on...
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Forum: Ejections
07-12-2012, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,014
has this happened to you?
Hi Guys,Been a while since my last post,but here goes....I was working a Legion game last night on the bases.My partner calls a 3rd strike,batter takes a half step towards his dugout,stops,an draws a...
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Forum: High School
03-26-2012, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 945
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Forum: High School
03-26-2012, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 945
Re: Out or not?
Fed casebook 2011---rule 4.4.1 Situation.......F8 injured,no subs,team may continue with 8 players,an out taken each time F8 spot comes up....
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Forum: General
03-25-2012, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 552
Re: Player as coach
I tell the head coach at the plate meeting,since he is the coach,I will treat any visit to the mound as a conference.The coach can give instructions,without going to the mound.I just spent 6 days in...
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Forum: Small Diamond
11-07-2011, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 3,048
Re: New Little League Rules
FWIW: 2010 Little League rule book states in Appendix D---"Umpires,managers and coaches are instructed(but not required) to inspect bats before games and pratices-as they always should".....I dont...
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Forum: Cooperstown Dreams Park
11-06-2011, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,891
Re: What is up with CDP
The CDP website states that a team is "required" to bring a umpire.I am not sure what,an if there is a penalty.It just seems odd that so many teams are willing to pay a umpire,if they cant bring...
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Forum: Cooperstown Dreams Park
10-20-2011, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 847
Re: CDP
There is plenty of nice shops an food joints,however rarely,if ever have I seen anyone point out the beautiful lake thats right there.Take a boat ride.....A great stress reliever...........
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Forum: Cooperstown Dreams Park
10-03-2011, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,199
Re: Frank here! Need some teams 4 2012
Just a FYI------I was curious as to how the local guys work there now,so i talked to the local chapters president yesterday.......He says they have a contract with CDP to work 3 fields.There are 5...
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Forum: Cooperstown Dreams Park
09-28-2011, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,199
Re: Frank here! Need some teams 4 2012
CDP does pay the local umpire group for games.Teams are required to bring a umpire with them.If they do not,i think(dont quote me) they have to pay the full 795$ fee.Many teams choose to "hire" a...
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Forum: NCAA
08-30-2011, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,227
Re: MAC clinic feedback
I attended in 2006,with John Porter an Nick Zibelli as head instructors.You will get great instruction on 3-man.They have top level instructors as well,with most having worked D1 playoffs,regionals...
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Forum: Official scoring questions
05-30-2011, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,249
runner int.
Question: Runner on 1st,2 outs,short pop-up to 2nd baseman.Runner interferes with catch,interence is called.Does the batter get charged for a time at bat,as in a fielders choice,or something...
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Forum: Situations
04-17-2011, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 790
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