Editor’s Message
Welcome back to another episode of the Blue Crew News! We’ve got another jam-packed edition fresh off the presses with the added feature that we are bringing you two new voices from the association as well as a past voice from Blue Crew News.
We’ll get things going the way we always do with Dave Maher and his President’s Message. This week, Dave will discuss information regarding the date and time of our next association meeting, how to get rule books for those that need them, and most importantly, an update on the association’s uniform policies.
Calendar
Association Meetings
- Sunday, April 6 - Virtual - 7:00 pm
- Sunday, May 11 - Virtual - 7:00 pm
Save the Date
- Saturday, December 6 - 2025 Association Banquet (Time and Place TBD)
Presidents Message
As your schedules fill up and the weather slowly gets warmer, please remember to dress properly for the early spring games that are coming up.
Mechanics
Umpiring can be a tough gig, especially when you’re starting out. As a young umpire, you quickly realize that there are several challenges that can really test your skills and mindset.
Rules
The following are actual plays and situations in my umpire career. As seen by these plays, it pays to know the rules and not just go by what a coach says. Some coaches can and do say anything that might help their team.
Special Article
One thing for umpires to remember, once we enter the field of play, we don’t get a break, get time off, time to relax, or time to let our mind wander. We are always on duty!
Umpire Profile
Blue Crew Blues
By the second day of 2025, Anthony Mayer had already received 15 JUCO and Division 3 college assignments for the approaching season. So early and so many games speak loud volumes of just how quickly Mayer’s star is rising in the umpire world. MAC Training Chief Paul Porto agrees such a bounty of early games is both “amazing” and testament to the high esteem Anthony has garnered so soon after launching his umpire career only 5 years ago.
BCN Staff/Contributors
- Editor – Robert Fobian
- Co-Editor – Tim Strutzel
- Co-Editor – Mike Chmar
- Presidents Message – Dave Maher
- Mechanics – Paul Porto
- Rules – Greg McEvoy & Vin Vena
- Umpire Profile – Gary Reals
Letters to the editors welcome at [email protected]