Cyrus Cassidy #45437 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Yours truly attended an umpire school hosted by the Umpire Training Institute in Phoenix this past weekend. As part of the training, some of us got to umpire a college scrimmage at the Arizona State University field. Yes, it was only a scrimmage, but it was intense because 1- the players took it very seriously, as they were competing for starting varsity positions, 2- none of us had ever called a collegiate game before, and 3- pitches were as fast as 93 mph, about 10 mph faster than I've ever seen. Keep in mind, ASU has a long history of winning college world series championships; baseball is everything at this school The picture is yours truly calling a strike. The assessment I received was overwhelmingly positive on my plate mechanics and zone. They're not hiring collegiate umpires out of this school (it was a 2-man school, used at the high school level; college uses either 3-man or 4-man). But I made a lot of connections, got my name out there, and gained valuable experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 That is wonderful! Congratulations Colonel Cassidy. Looks like you are a round peg in a round hole indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Excellent job! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 I hope the experience will open doors for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Bravo Zulu! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Bazeball!!!❤️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Congratulations CC!!! Way to keep following your dream! We are all pulling for you so keep it up. Respectfully Gateway KId Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Cool! Congratulations! Do umpires no longer wear the chest protectors that protected the chest and abdomen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Cassidy #45437 Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Cool! Congratulations! Do umpires no longer wear the chest protectors that protected the chest and abdomen? You're talking about the big pillow they held on the outside of their shirts? Pard, that went away 40 years ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taquila Tab, Sass #25048 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Congratulations! While everything is faster I hope you find it actually easier to work higher levels of play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Cyrus Cassidy #45437 said: You're talking about the big pillow they held on the outside of their shirts? Pard, that went away 40 years ago! I guess I am a little behind the times... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Bravo Zulu! Hope that you get your shot to move up to collegiate level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Cassidy #45437 Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 7 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: I guess I am a little behind the times... Although you'll notice I look twice the size as I normally do in that picture...because chest protectors are now under the shirt. I've been tagged with pitches in the low 80s, and even with a chest protector, it still hurts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 17 hours ago, Cyrus Cassidy #45437 said: Although you'll notice I look twice the size as I normally do in that picture...because chest protectors are now under the shirt. I've been tagged with pitches in the low 80s, and even with a chest protector, it still hurts! Ahhh, that’s why you need two outfits, one for home and one for the infield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Cassidy #45437 Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 5 hours ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: Ahhh, that’s why you need two outfits, one for home and one for the infield. Two of each color. And since I umpire for various associations, I think that means I own a total of 18 umpire shirts and two plate coats (the thing that looks like a suit jacket with big pockets for baseballs), and six pairs of pants. Regarding pants, there are some designed for working the bases, and others designed for working the plate (because there are shin guards under there, too!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 42 minutes ago, Cyrus Cassidy #45437 said: Two of each color. And since I umpire for various associations, I think that means I own a total of 18 umpire shirts and two plate coats (the thing that looks like a suit jacket with big pockets for baseballs), and six pairs of pants. Regarding pants, there are some designed for working the bases, and others designed for working the plate (because there are shin guards under there, too!). You think? Have done an inventory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Cassidy #45437 Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 14 hours ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: You think? Have done an inventory? Top of my head guess. Our spare bedroom closet has become storage for my umpire gear. If we have guests, they don't have a closet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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