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Post by RSR_man on Nov 27, 2012 12:22:31 GMT -8
KD is the new rules board moderator. Basically he is the God of this board.
KD is a Division 1 Collegiate Umpire. He has years of experience.
I still feel like I can tell him to "suck it" and not get tossed out of the game though.... J/K
Welcome KD and thanks. You guys can ask him tough questions....he'll have really good, clear and concise, answers.
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Post by kd on Nov 27, 2012 12:32:05 GMT -8
Nah, I'd still run ya. Thanks for having me.
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Post by PutItInPlay on Nov 29, 2012 19:53:29 GMT -8
I have one for you KD. I have been told that many umpires despise the term "blue" and look at it as a form of disrespect. I have made it a point to get the names of umpires and refer to them by name instead. I also prohibit my players from using the term "blue". Thoughts?
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Post by kd on Nov 30, 2012 9:08:34 GMT -8
I honestly could care less, but it does tell you about a persons perspective. I suggest using first names. I do and everyone I'm on the field with does. I'll go places I've never been and they know my name and I know most of them. It part of being a professional. What is it like in your place of work?
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Post by RSR_man on Nov 30, 2012 9:58:30 GMT -8
I asked KD about this. And it was a great question for me. I'm a "blue" guy. That is because that is all I knew back in the day. Now I'm going to be a name guy. Problem is...I'm bad with names...I'll need to write them down.  |
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Post by PutItInPlay on Nov 30, 2012 10:21:11 GMT -8
Our area is heavy in the use of blue for youth levels. But, we suggest to our Little League managers that they use first names when we conduct coaches training. I have not paid much attention to the high school level yet (still a couple years out for my son).
@rsr - Who's not bad w/ names? I always write them on my line up card right after getting them at the plate meeting.
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Post by bkwrdkurout on Dec 2, 2012 16:45:56 GMT -8
I usually know most from our local association. I bring a Sharpie with me and will even write it on my palm?!? Of course since our catcher introduces himself the first time, I end up asking him again anyway. Our LU chart is taped to the wall. I also write it there but still no guarantees.... ;>)
It has to be first names. Hey Blue imo, is insulting even though I understand where this came from. Speaking of that. KD should get a chuckle. I asked my buddy about the funniest thing he'd heard yelled from the stands.
He says somebody yelled: "Hey Blue, you're not the worst umpire in the world" .... Long Long pause .... "But when that guy dies"...
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