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Started by Marty, June 12, 2019, 08:17:19 PM

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Marty

I've been Umpiring for about 9 years. My oldest son Ben (21 years) started when he was 16. Now my younger son Luke (17 years) and Nephew Pierce (16 years) have started. We recently had the opportunity to call a game together. Made my day.

In the pic. Me(Marty), Luke, Ben, and Pierce.



 


sawguy21

Good for you. It is a very challenging job with little appreciation from players or fans but still very satisfying.
old age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm

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That's pretty neat!
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Magicman

And you might wonder why I am proud?  ???

He probably won't tell you but last year Marty was selected as....


 
Umpire of the Year in Mississippi's Southern District, and this year he has been selected to umpire some of the World Series Games.  He calls um and I saws um.   :)
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Way to go, Marty!!
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Bruno of NH

Great job and a very hard one with the way folks are today.
Their having a hard time getting umpires around here. 
No new ones are coming up.
Thank you and your family
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thecfarm

Marty in The World Series!!! Good for you.
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Raider Bill

I'm another kind of Umpire. I Umpire disputes on car insurance meditations.
Just did one on a Humvee.
YER  OUT! :D :D

I'm thinking you guys have more fun than I do. ;)
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GAB

Quote from: Raider Bill on June 13, 2019, 07:54:49 AM
I'm another kind of Umpire. I Umpire disputes on car insurance meditations.
Just did one on a Humvee.
YER  OUT! :D :D

I'm thinking you guys have more fun than I do. ;)
I'm not sure about the fun part however they are closer to the action!
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John Mc

I have a friend who Refs High School hockey games in the Chicago area. He says they are having a hard time getting people to ref. They can deal with the kids - most of whom are no problem. It's the parents and some of the coaches who are the real problem. He has ejected a number of parents from the games.
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Pine Ridge

I'm happy for you, getting to spend time with your family in sports is great. My daughter played high school basketball, graduated in 2014, she had alot of success in her career. The thing that i've enjoyed the most in my life was watching "my kid" play the game we both love, and i do miss it ! Enjoy every minute of it, you will never regret it.
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sawguy21

Quote from: John Mc on June 13, 2019, 09:03:18 AM
I have a friend who Refs High School hockey games in the Chicago area. He says they are having a hard time getting people to ref. They can deal with the kids - most of whom are no problem. It's the parents and some of the coaches who are the real problem. He has ejected a number of parents from the games.
I umpired community league ball one season aand it was the same. The younger kids were fun but the older ones started to develop real egos along with some parents and coaches. I dropped out for the following year because of the politics.
old age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm

Raider Bill

Quote from: Marty on June 12, 2019, 08:17:19 PM
I've been Umpiring for about 9 years. My oldest son Ben (21 years) started when he was 16. Now my younger son Luke (17 years) and Nephew Pierce (16 years) have started. We recently had the opportunity to call a game together. Made my day.

In the pic. Me(Marty), Luke, Ben, and Pierce.




Marty,
I'm guessing there a line up for umpires? Do you specialize in say home vs first base? are you specifically trained for each position, seniority decides, how's that done? 
The First 70 years of childhood is always the hardest.

Marty

Bruno,
We have a hard time keeping young umpires too. Due to parents and coaches. I try to work with the younger guys so I can beat back the wolves. 


Marty

Raider Bill,
We just split the plate and field duty as we want in youth games. The only time I am assigned plate or field is in High School. We normally have 2 games, Jr. Varsity and Varsity. The more experienced normally gets the Varsity. If you Umpire you are expected to work both. No specializing. 

Bruno of NH

My friend former Boston Red Sox pitcher coaches Legion baseball, it big in this area.
Said on the radio show last week, if new Umps don't come up baseball might fade out in NH.
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DPatton

Quote from: Magicman on June 12, 2019, 10:03:03 PM
And you might wonder why I am proud?  ???

He probably won't tell you but last year Marty was selected as....


 
Umpire of the Year in Mississippi's Southern District, and this year he has been selected to umpire some of the World Series Games.  He calls um and I saws um.   :)
That's really some kind of achievement Marty, congratulations. Magic will I be seeing you and Pat at any of the games this year? After all you got a team and a son gonna be there.
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Magicman

Are you saying that you didn't see us last night??  ???
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DPatton

I guess I am saying I didn't see y'all Lynn, but I will be looking for you tomorrow night for sure! Are you really in town? And if you are Stephanie and I would be honored to take you and that lovely wife of yours out for dinner ahead of Sunday nights game!
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Magicman

Oh no Doug, I was spoofing.  The only "game" that I was interested in Friday & Saturday was on the JD dragging a Bushhog.  :-X
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DPatton

Quote from: Magicman on June 16, 2019, 07:40:51 AM
Oh no Doug, I was spoofing.  The only "game" that I was interested in Friday & Saturday was on the JD dragging a Bushhog.  :-X
:D Lynn I was pretty sure you were pulling my leg so I figured my reply would get to the truth. However the offer still stands should you want to drive to Omaha for supper tonight! ;)
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DPatton

Marty,

I don't know if you were on the field Sunday night but there was some very good play call happening during game 4. Lots of close calls at first base that went under review and the calls were correct every time.
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Magicman

Quote from: Magicman on June 12, 2019, 10:03:03 PMhe has been selected to umpire some of the World Series Games.
Doug, I didn't say that he was Umpiring any of the College World Series games.  Younger folks have World Series Too.
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DPatton

 ::) ::) ::)Well there I go assuming you were talking about the CWS..... :-\ silly me.
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Magicman

Here is a picture that I took last night with Marty and Ben Umpiring.


 
Grandson Ben behind the plate and Marty in the infield.  I zeroed the picture in and missed catching Grandson Luke on first base. 
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