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:

Players, Field & Equipment
How should the umpire rule when the batter-runner removes the helmet? Video (- BR removes helmet in celebration rounding 3rd base after hitting home run -)

A: Immediately declare the batter- runner out when the helmet is removed and warn the team.
B: The umpire should ignore the action since the ball is dead because of the home run.
C: Allow the run but eject the batter-runner when home plate is touched.
D: If this were the third out, no runs would score
E:

Today's Training Topic:

Plate Conference 85


The Home Team, followed by the Visiting Team shall deliver its batting order in duplicate to the Umpire-In-Chief at home plate. The cards may be reviewed by either Head Coach, or the Captains. Each lineup card shall list a minimum of nine (9) players to start the game. Coaches should be allowed to make corrections if any errors are detected. The Umpire-In-Chief should retain the original copy of each lineup. Upon acceptance by the Umpire-In-Chief, all substitution regulations take effect.
The Umpire-In-Chief shall receive verbal verification from each Head Coach that his participants are properly equipped, and that all equipment (bats, helmets, etc.) is in compliance with the rules.
The Home Head Coach shall propose the ground rules that may not conflict with the playing rules. If the Visiting Head Coach objects, the Umpire-in-Chief shall set the ground rule in effect for the game.
Under NFHS rules, one or more Captain(s) shall attend the Plate Conference and be reminded of (1) the expectation of good sportsmanship and (2) that is is mandatory that any participant, other than the Head Coach, leaving their bench or position in the event of a brawl be ejected without warning or discretion.
No other preemptive warnings of any kind should be made at the Plate Conference.
Should an illegal bat be detected after the batter has hit the ball (prior to the next pitch), the Defense may take the penalty or elect to take the result of the play.
The first time a batter enters the batter's box with an illegal bat, in addition to the batter being ruled out (or the result of any play accepted), the Head Coach shall be restricted to his bench for the remainder of the game. The second time a batter enters the batter's box with an illegal bat, in addition to the batter being ruled out (or the result of any play accepted), The Head Coach is ejected from the game. Any subsequent batters entering the batter's box with an illegal bat shall be ruled out (or the result of any play accepted) and the Acting Head Coach shall be ejected.
Helmets that exhibit damage, such as cracks, missing padding, screws or otherwise apparent defect should be removed from use immediately without additional penalty. Helmets have been "repaired with tape" are not legal. Other mandatory equipment may be repaired in a reasonable amount of time before being allowed for use during a game.

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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.