Greetings and salutations, true, blue believers,
A couple of days ago, through the use of the NVBUA Umpire Machine, I received a very unexpected message. Former NVBUA Association President and legend Norm Gordon was in town working some FedBall games over the weekend! Hey, Norm! Welcome back, brother!
I had the fortunate opportunity to work with Norm several times in my early years with the association. In addition to being superb with his mechanics, rules, game management, and judgment, he’s a great mentor. The two biggest lessons I learned from Norm are how to be a good partner and crew member, and how to be a good chief.
Calendar
Association Meetings
Sunday, Sept 27
Zoom Meeting @ 7:00 pm
Sunday, Oct 25
Zoom Meeting @ 7:00 pm
Association Banquet
Saturday, November 21
Presidents Message
I do apologize; I have wanted to do another presidential roundtable for a while now, but just haven’t had the time. OK, I know that’s just a lame excuse, but it really has been a rather busy couple of weeks. All I can tell you is that I have two ideas in mind…
Rules
This month’s edition of the rules focuses on the pending NFHS change at first base for the 2027 high school baseball season. I have received word from VHSL that a decision will be made and will be uniform across the state as to whether the double first base or the 18” base (MLB dimensions) will be used.
Umpire Profile
Blues, Andrew Mack’s pathway to us MAC umpires on one hand is a classic tale of being shepherded into the love of his life by Dad. But, by the time he had completed college, Andrew was ready to put baseball in his rearview mirror.