- Oct 16, 2019
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I never ever went looking. Only happened a few times when someone would say something very inappropriate and really loud for all to hear and it needed to stop; but I never saw the kid who said it, so I didn't know who it was. I was always courteous with coaches, and 99.9% of the time they were the same with me. I know guys that provoked, who tried to show others up, and I never liked doing games with them - I preferred to leave the field, and no one realize I was there...as long as the game went smooth.Sounds to me like you hear a little something and go looking for a fight. If I'm the coach, I absolutely get my dugout under control, and then after the game I file a special report to mention the umpire's lack of professionalism/unacceptable conduct.
I can't see any justification for the umpire approaching the dugout like this. It serves no purpose other than to provoke.