Peninsula Baseball Umpires

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About PBUmpires

Professional Umpires for Amateur Baseball

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David Wooldridge

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Les Saland

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Jamie Rawls

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Randy O'Connell

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2016 FHSAA State Championship Crew

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Glen Koury

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Kyle Goluba

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Gary Glover

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2016 FHSAA Championship Crew

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Andrew Girard

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Greg Caryanoff

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Randy Austin

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Baseball on Grass

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Peninsula Baseball Umpires (PBUmpires) is a baseball umpires' association sanctioned by the Florida High School Athletics Association (FHSAA) to umpire High School baseball in Florida as well as advanced League and Tournament baseball throughout the year. Established in 1999, the association, is consistently rated among the best umpires in the FHSAA State Championships. PBUmpires crews have been assigned to the FHSAA State Championships Series 18 times in the last 18 years. "Constant and never ending improvement" is more than a slogan at Peninsula Baseball Umpires, it is our mission. Our members, many with collegiate and professional baseball umpiring experience, have proven time and again that they go the extra mile to provide the teams we umpire for the best qualified officials in Florida.

PBUmpires welcomes clients seeking our professional level services. Based on PBUmpires' constant training and evaluation program, our umpires strive to provide the highest level of service possible, demonstrating superior rules, mechanics and contemporay game management knowledge and techniques.

Our clients return for PBUmpires services based on their experience with our members arriving on site to start the game on time, professionally equipped, dressed and prepared to umpire to the highest level, regardless of the level of ball game.

As part of our ongoing training and evaluation program for advancing umpires, PBUmpires sponsors a fall high school league in Pasco, Hernando and Pinellas counties with no administrative charges to the teams.

Our clients have included:

Baltimore Orioles
Detroit Tigers
Philadelphia Phillies
New York Yankees
Toronto Blue Jays
Florida State League
Florida High School Athletic Association District, Regional and State Finals Series
Pasco County High Schools
Hernando County High Schools
Citrus County High Schools
Steinbrenner High School Tournament
Farm Bureau High School Tournament
PBU Summer & Fall High School Baseball Leagues
Various Youth & Adult Baseball Leagues and Tournaments in the Tampa Bay area

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Today's Question:

Baserunning
With the bases empty, B1 swings and misses the third strike. The ball lodges behind the catcher’s chest protector. While everyone is looking for the ball, B1 touches first base and advances to second base before the ball is discovered.

A: B1 is out.
B: B1 is awarded second base.
C: B1 is awarded only first base.
D: The umpire may declare an out or award any base depending upon his judgment of the play.
E:

Today's Training Topic:

Dead Ball 68

NFHS Dead Ball Table


The ball becomes dead immediately when:
(1) a PITCH strikes the batter (whether swinging or not) or a runner;
(2) the ball is illegally BATTED or intentionally struck a second time;
(3) the batter enters the Batter's Box with an illegal bat;
(4) a foul ball touches any object other than the ground or any person other than a fielder;
(5) a foul ball goes directly to the Catcher's body without touching other than his glove or hand.
(6) there is INTERFERENCE committed by any offensive player or other person;
(7) a fair ball touches a offensive player or official before passing an infielder, or after passing an infielder, while another infielder has an opportunity to make a play, or touches a spectator; or
(8) there is Backswing Interference.
(9) lodges in or passes through or over a fence or other boundary;
(10) lodges in a player's uniform or equipment.
(11) is handled by an umpire or an umpire calls "Time", signals "Do Not Pitch" or calls "Foul";
(12) A fielder leaves the field with both feet (touches the ground outside the boundary with both feet or falls) while possessing the ball;
(13) an infielder intentionally drops a batted ball in flight with less than two outs and first base occupied.
(14) under NFHS rules, a Balk or Illegal Pitch is called;
(15) a batted, thrown or pitched ball touches a designated media area or anyone required to be in it; or
(16) when malicious contact occurs.
OBR Dead Ball rules are similar to those under NFHS rules with the following notable exceptions:
(1) Balks are not an "immediate" dead ball. If a pitch is immediately delivered after the balk was committed, allow play to come to its natural conclusion. If all runners AND the batter have advanced at least one base, the balk is "referenced" (meaning "announced"), however the result of the play remains. If a balk is not enforced, any play on a runner beyond the base they would have been awarded remains. There is never the choice of play or penalty regarding a balk.
If ANY runner or Batter fail to advance one base on the play following a balk, "Time" is called, and each runner is awarded one base from that occupied at the time of the pitch and the count upon the batter remains the same.
(2) Obstruction of a player BEING PLAYED UPON causes an immediate dead ball. The obstructed runner is awarded the base or bases, in the judgment of the umpire, that negate the act of obstruction. Preceding runners advance if forced by any penalty imposed. Trailing runners are placed at the discretion of the umpire.
(3) Obstruction of a player NOT being played upon causes a delayed dead ball and is enforced the same as the NFHS rule.
"Delayed Dead Ball" - The ball becomes dead at the end of playing action when:
(1) Batter's Interference is called;
(2) a defensive player obstructs an offensive player;
(3) a defensive player obstructs the ball with detached player equipment;
(4) the Umpire interferes with the Catcher's attempt to throw;
(5) any offensive team personnel call "Time" or otherwise act to cause the Pitcher to balk;
(6) anyone required to wear a helmet intentionally removes it while the ball is alive and in live ball territory;
(7) a coach physically assists a runner;
(8) a ball touches an illegal glove or mitt;
(9) time is taken to award bases when a defensive player obstructs a runner;
(10) an intentional base on balls is awarded;
(11) when base-running penalties are imposed.

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PU Kyle Goluba signalling a called strike during 2016 FHSAA State Championship game in Fort Myers.

BU Randy Austin explaining a call during the 2016 FHSAA Championship Series in Fort Myers.

PU David Wooldridge watching a pitch during the 2016 FHSAA State Championships.

PU Steve Weisher calling a runner out at home plate.

PU Greg Caraynoff tracking a pitch during a Steinbrenner Tournament game.

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PBUmpires is always looking for people interested in learning how to umpire above the youth baseball level and join the premier umpire assocation in the Tampa Bay area. We form New Umpire Clinics each Fall and Spring. New Member training sessions have been held at Spectrum Field (formerly Brighthouse Field) in St. Petersburg and regular meetings and field clinics are generally held in Pasco County.

New Member training sessions consist a day (or series of week nights) of presentations and discussions learning baseball rules and how to apply them. You'll learn that most TV commentators are wrong about the rules quite often. A second day (or series of week nights) will be dedicated to learning on the field, the 60', 70' and standard baseball field mechanics and the subtle differences between them. A third day will be spent umpiring games being mentored by highly experienced high school, collegiate and professionally experienced umpires dedicated to passing on the best information and skills of the craft to the next generation. Upon demonstrating a sound aptitude for the game and officiating it, you'll be invited to attend the New Member Orientation where you'll assume the mantle of PBUmpire!

Umpires certified by the FHSAA or another similar state high school certification organization, may be invited to attend the "Try Out Day", based on their level of certification and documented experience.

What we provide our members:

Superior rules, contemporary field mechanics and professional game management training.
Continuing Professional Education via:
- Professional quality online member portal:
Minimum of 10 member meetings and clinics led by collegiate & professional level umpires.
Objective online evaluation program with guidance to improve to the next level.
Game Assignment Opportunities (based on evaluated ability):
- Select youth, adult league and travel baseball in Pasco, Pinellas and Hernando Counties;
- High School Baseball in Pasco and Hernando Counties;
- High School Baseball District, Regional and State Playoffs;
- MiLB Spring Training Baseball in Pasco, Hillsboro and Pinellas Counties;

We welcome all who have an interest joining PBUmpires and:

are at least 16 years of age;
own or can obtain necessary equipment and uniforms*
* Military Veterans may qualify for grant assistance from Battlefields to Ballfields;
own or have access to reliable transportation;
are available to work evenings and weekends;
have the desire to learn how and effectively umpire to superior standards.