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Today's Question: Starting and Ending Game The first batter of the game enters the batter's box with an illegal bat. A: The batter is declared out and the head coach is restricted to the dugout/bench B: The batter is allowed to secure a legal bat since a pitch has not been thrown C: The batter and the head coach are ejected. D: The batter is out and the assistant coach must go sit on the bus. E: NFHS: A Rule #: 4-1-3b PENALTY OBR: Rule #: Want access to even more questions? Click here to learn more about becoming a Member!

Today's Training Topic: Appeal Plays 49   Appeals may be made upon Base runners for base running infractions subject to the following provisions: Live Ball Appeals may be made while the ball remains alive and in play. A fielder in possession of the ball may intentionally touch either the involved runner or involved base indicating their belief an infraction has occurred. Should multiple runners or bases be involved in the appeal, the Defense must indicate which runner and base are involved. The appeal must be made before: (1) next legal or illegal pitch; (2) the next batter is granted an intentional base on balls; (3) the Defense initiates a play. Runners may attempt to advance while the Defense is attempting a Live Ball Appeal. On the last play of the game, a Live Ball Appeal may be made until the umpires have left the field. Dead Ball Appeals me be made while the ball is dead, after all runners have completed their advance or retreat, and time has been called. Any Defensive player may make a verbal appeal by indicating the runner and base involved in his appeal. On the last play of the game, a Dead Ball Appeal may be made until the umpires have left the field. Note: There is no Dead Ball Appeal under OBR. If an appeal results in the third out of the inning, no runners behind that runner on base shall score a run. Fourth Out Appeals are allowed to the advantage of the Defense. If a runner that missed a base touches the missed base either retreating or advancing the "last time by" the base, all base running infractions by that runner at that base are corrected. Multiple appeals may be made as long as they do not become a travesty.

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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.

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• Superior rules, contemporary field mechanics and professional game management training.
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• Game Assignment Opportunities (based on evaluated ability):
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  • 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. 1. Click the Become a Member image (left) and submit an online application. 2. Complete the new member online Orientation, Training & Eval Program (OTEP). 3. Pass the baseball rules exam and field evaluation and you're on the field!