Editor’s Message
The local DC baseball community continues to mourn the loss of a legend…Rob Hahne. Services are as follows:
- Wednesday, May 27th
- 10:30 am funeral service at Grace Redeemer Church, 5200 Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
- 2:00 pm Celebration of Life at Cap One Ballpark, 1600 Capital One Drive North, Tysons, VA 22102
- The Hahne family has requested that all attendees wear colors other than black.
- In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Kyle’s Kamp here on the INOVA
- Healthcare website: https://join.inova.org/dq24c1c20120
Calendar
Association Meetings
Sunday, Sept 27
Zoom Meeting @ 7:00 pm
Sunday, Oct 25
Zoom Meeting @ 7:00 pm
Association Banquet
Saturday, November 21
Vice-Presidents Message
It’s insanely hard to believe that the scholastic season is almost over and that we’re getting ready to start tackling summer ball!
Rules
This month, we are documenting a couple of odd rule situations we’ve seen so far this season. Remember, the focus of these rules is only NHFS rules.
Special Article
At the start of the new season, MLB.COM republished this list of the best baseball books. A few comments on some of these that I have read.
Special Article
While the Office of the Situation Management Coordinator (SMC) receives, investigates and attempts to resolve issues that are referred to it…
Umpire Profile
Blue Crew Blues
Don Wu has been calling balls and strikes for MAC for almost 40 years. His name may not be widely recognized by some in our association, but Don is very well known by our leadership and assigners. President Dave Maher noted, “He simply goes out and does his umpire business.” Commissioner John Porter said, “He just takes what’s there and goes with it.”
That all ended at the end of last year, when Don suffered a severe stroke.
Share Your Photos
We are always searching for action photos and videos of our umpires on the field. We can use them in an upcoming issue of BCN or display them at the year-end banquet.