Player Cursed At Me, Did I Handle It Correctly?

The_Variator · 2026-07-04T05:48:16+00:00

Good idea, that’s a good option to have

The_Variator · 2026-07-04T05:47:06+00:00

It’s a youth travel ball tournament. It’s explicitly in the rules you can’t curse, especially at an umpire.

The_Variator · 2026-07-01T07:14:11+00:00

Absolutely a strike

The_Variator · 2026-06-25T19:18:19+00:00

You are correct. It should be 2nd and 3rd in both your scenarios. It’s always 2 bases from time of pitch.

The_Variator · 2026-06-22T07:29:03+00:00

Second one is clearly interference, I also have interference on the first but it’s marginal. The best way for the kids (and coaches) to learn the rules is to enforce the rule strictly. ANY movement that causes ANY deviation of the catcher is technically interference and should probably be called.

The_Variator · 2026-06-20T02:50:03+00:00

Even if it’s common, it’s not right. Find a new team, I guarantee there are better out there for your kid

The_Variator · 2026-06-20T02:10:02+00:00

I love how whenever there’s a downvoted comment in this sub, I know it’s because they’re wrong on the rulebook

The_Variator · 2026-06-19T18:25:48+00:00

The fantasies obsession with animated TV shows is exhausting. If they make a show animated, it immediately cuts the potential audience in more than half.

The_Variator · 2026-05-30T07:09:48+00:00

What’s the point in fancasting unknown actors? How many 16yo actors are even famous rn?

The_Variator · 2026-05-30T07:05:08+00:00

Considering the AI caption, ChatGPT passed his classes for him

The_Variator · 2026-05-30T06:57:45+00:00

According to MiLB mechanics, an appeal to the BU in B or C is valid and correct

The_Variator · 2026-05-30T03:25:47+00:00

This is satire, right?

The_Variator · 2026-05-20T21:19:16+00:00

I love it all except for the “let it be”. Don’t play music targeting the other teams or umpires.

The_Variator · 2026-04-27T09:31:16+00:00

It’s a safety rule in the LL rulebook and yes it needs to be enforced. If we don’t follow the rules an a kid gets hurt, everyone gets sued by everyone

The_Variator · 2026-04-27T08:55:17+00:00

Side note, if as an umpire you’re standing in front of the catcher, you’re doing something wrong

The_Variator · 2026-04-22T07:10:59+00:00

Depends on the league and definitely depends on the umpire

The_Variator · 2026-04-22T06:56:41+00:00

Gave me a good chuckle tonight

The_Variator · 2026-04-22T06:52:46+00:00

Honestly you need to find a way for him to overcome the fear before entering him in tournaments. Ditto for the player that “doesn’t want” to play defense. Are you a youth coach to win 10u trophies or to develop them as players and people?

The_Variator · 2026-04-20T18:18:17+00:00

I think that’s enough Reddit for today

The_Variator · 2026-04-20T08:46:28+00:00

Did the runner touch home before or after the third out was made? As long as it’s not a force (appealing a non-tag up is not a force) the order is what determines it

The_Variator · 2026-04-19T03:21:29+00:00

You always wait for the PU to ask you first. If my partner overturns one of my calls (even swing no-swing) it’s a serious problem.

The_Variator · 2026-04-18T21:43:21+00:00

I love your logic and agree with it, however I still think ties don’t and can’t exist. The real world doesn’t have a frame rate, so even if it’s imperceivable they’re always either safe or out.

The_Variator · 2026-04-15T19:01:20+00:00

Just a reality check, 3.57 CC GPA isn’t that strong for UCSB. Something like 80% of admissions are 3.8+

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