So Cals Finest St Paddy's Tourney POSTED

[PDad]

A somewhat blustery day...the fields were in fine shape...too bad the umpiring wasn't...seriously, with the money you have to spend to play at this level, shouldn't the umpiring be better than your standard rec ball game? I've certainly seen better and much fairer to the pitcher strike zones in rec ball games...

I watched an entire game (in which DD's team was NOT involved) where every pitch thrown (by an admittedly fine pitcher from a very well know OC organization) was an illegal pitch...the pitcher was taking the signal from the catcher standing behind the pitcher's plate on every pitch...yet neither blue ever called IP and are probably still blissfully unaware of the requirement...at least crack the rule book to know what constitutes a legal pitch if you're going to be a PU...better to call it now especially when it's something so simple to correct...JMHO...

Did the pitcher pause after she had both feet in contact with the pitcher's plate or did she go straight into her delivery?

She took the signal with both feet off the pitchers plate,

I understood that from your first post - and it doesn't matter if she did.

then stepped onto the pitcher's plate and went into her delivery.

She is only required to at least appear to take a signal with her hands separated. I'd be surprised if the coaches and umpires allowed her to step right into her delivery.

[fastpitchdad05]

Corona Angels Lockman over Firecrackers in the 14U finals

Punishers over Breakers in the 12U finals

Lots of great young talent out there.


Socalasablue that is the same umpiring crew that does all the 18 Gold showcases out there.
We usually hear that the umps do a pretty good job.
I was told today that a pitcher was getting signs off the rubber and the umps weren't calling it. Someone could of ask for the UIC he was there all weekend.

I don't care if they are college umps or rec umps someone won't be happy at the end of the day

Agreed! I thought the tournament was well run and except for one older blue who seemed to have difficulty seeing across the field for calls at first at times, the blues were very good.

Here's hoping for better weather the next round.

[SoCalASABlue]

A somewhat blustery day...the fields were in fine shape...too bad the umpiring wasn't...seriously, with the money you have to spend to play at this level, shouldn't the umpiring be better than your standard rec ball game? I've certainly seen better and much fairer to the pitcher strike zones in rec ball games...

I watched an entire game (in which DD's team was NOT involved) where every pitch thrown (by an admittedly fine pitcher from a very well know OC organization) was an illegal pitch...the pitcher was taking the signal from the catcher standing behind the pitcher's plate on every pitch...yet neither blue ever called IP and are probably still blissfully unaware of the requirement...at least crack the rule book to know what constitutes a legal pitch if you're going to be a PU...better to call it now especially when it's something so simple to correct...JMHO...

Did the pitcher pause after she had both feet in contact with the pitcher's plate or did she go straight into her delivery?

She took the signal with both feet off the pitchers plate,

I understood that from your first post - and it doesn't matter if she did.

Of course it matters if she did - otherwise why is it in the rule book using the verb "shall"? The whole reason I noticed it is because DD has been called for it herself and we immediately corrected it.

then stepped onto the pitcher's plate and went into her delivery.

She is only required to at least appear to take a signal with her hands separated. I'd be surprised if the coaches and umpires allowed her to step right into her delivery.

Well then you would have been surprised since that's exactly what she and they did...

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what was up with the snack bar or lack there of? Where was the famous tri tip? Good tourney but SAD snack bar this time! Maybe they were worried about the rain?

[KekambuS]

Great Tourney.
Firecrackers97-Sota Under CA-Lockman 2-0
Good job CA-Lockman. Double 0 lights out once again.

[BIG DADDY 24]

GREAT TOURNAMENT, WE GOT TO SEE ALOT OF TALENTED TEAMS OUT THERE THIS WEEKEND. TOTALLY AGREE WITH THE EARLIER POST ABOUT SOME OF THE UMP'IN ,BUT I ALSO SAW A FEW GAMES WITH TERRIFIC UMPS. OVERALL MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS ENJOYED OURSELVES.
CANT RESIST ON COMMENTING ABOUT THE EARLIER POST ABOUT THE SNACK BAR BEING SAD AND OF LACK OF TRI TIP. LOL. WE BOUGHT CHEESEBURGER COMBOS AND NACHOS AND WERE AT THE BALL PARK WATCHING SOME GREAT ACTION, WHAT MORE DO YOU REALLY NEED ???? LOL. GUESS YA JUST CANT PLEASE EVERYONE.

[skilz365]

Great Tournament.

Congratulations to the 14U Corona Angels (Lockman) and the 12U Artesia Punishers (Weekes) for their outstanding performances this past weekend.

These two teams played great softball in their respective divisions.

There were a few "upsets" that were noted.
Team Rawlings '98 under '99 Breakers
'99 Firecrackers under '99 American Athletics

Congratulations, to the Firecrackers '98 for knocking off Victory.

[fastpitchdad05]

Great Tournament.

Congratulations to the 14U Corona Angels (Lockman) and the 12U Artesia Punishers (Weekes) for their outstanding performances this past weekend.

These two teams played great softball in their respective divisions.

There were a few "upsets" that were noted.
Team Rawlings '98 under '99 Breakers
'99 Firecrackers under '99 American Athletics

Congratulations, to the Firecrackers '98 for knocking off Victory.

What was the score of the Victory/Firecrackers (both '98 I believe) game?

[pitcher97mom]

From what I heard from a FC98 parent, it was a 1-0 final score over Victory 98. What a game that must have been. Sure wish I had been able to be there for that one. Great job by both sides!

[fastpitchdad05]

From what I heard from a FC98 parent, it was a 1-0 final score over Victory 98. What a game that must have been. Sure wish I had been able to be there for that one. Great job by both sides!

Thank you...yes sounds like it was a good one!