maybe you should re-think the way things have always been done and try it out one time?I have seen it. I have done it. Notice how subtle the acknowledgment was, if the camera wasn't laser focused on the ump and in super slo mo no one other than the pitcher sees it. It's not like you stand up, call time, and announce it to the crowd. I may just say something to the catcher, like "hey, she throws that again I'll reconsider". "Or tell her I'll see that for what it is next time" or something like that. No one but the catcher would know. On the super rare occasion that I've kicked one so bad I thought I owed the coach something I have subtly said something between innings. But again, no one other than the coach would know.
This is outside the box thinking. I like it and I think you are right. More humility goes a long way with people.I find it interesting that this thread is happening concurrently to others that are bemoaning the lack of umpires and general incivility towards the men and women in blue.
While I understand the need for umpires to project a sense of control over the game, I think a little acknowledgment of their human shortcomings would go a long way towards mitigating some of the abuse that umpires are subject to.
Refusing to acknowledge a mistake or missed call just makes umps seem arrogant and serves to inflame coaches and spectators that are already riled up. It’s tough to keep spewing venom at someone who takes off their mask and says, “Sorry, I may have missed that one.”
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I wonder how it ever became the norm to not ever admit you blew a call to everyone? Where did that start? When did it start? It's interesting that in our real jobs, it's almost (or a lot of times IS) a requirement that you admit to making mistakes. A Starbuck barista gives you the wrong kind of coffee and will readily admit the mistake but an umpire working part time can't allow himself to do the same? It's a fascinating concept.