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The
outfit and kit for a teen umpires calling games at the Majors2 level should include the
following considerations. Several of these items are required or expected.
Falling into that category are at least the ALL Umpire shirt or standard blue umpire shirt
worn over the chest protector, the protective cup, an indicator and plate
brush, a flag (runner
left early calls), chest protector, shin guards and mask, and no metal cleats.
A dark blue (preferred) or
black hat without logo (the logo covered with black electrical
tape is a reasonable temporary solution) is not required, umpires should
keep a look out for such.
It can be very handy to have a little string for making
repairs on equipment (your own or for one of the teams). Band-aids invariably are
useful. Water is a necessity, though usually one or both of the teams are
forthcoming with water for the umpires. Sun screen is expected.
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- sweat absorbing undershirt
- shirt over chest protector (ALL Umpire Shirt or
standard blue umpire shirt)
- dark blue or black hat without logo
- belt (for holding ball bag)
- protective cup
- water
- lip balm
- sun screen
- plate brush
- indicator
- flag (for noting runner left early -
usually red)
- towel (for drying balls when wet or perspiration
when hot)
- watch for keeping game time (not worn during
game (no jewelry is worn))
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- paper and pen
- band-aids
- tape
- string or leather thong
- chest protector (provided)
- mask with throat guard (provided)
- shin guards (provided)
- ball bag (sometimes provided)
- metal cleats are not allowed (this
includes players, coaches, and umpires)
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