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:

Starting and Ending Game
The state association has adopted the 10-run rule for all games played in the state. In the bottom of the fifth inning, the home team leads 9-0 and the fifth batter hits a grand slam home run.

A: The games ends with the score 10-0, home team.
B: The game continues, with the score 13-0.
C: The game ends with the score 13-0, home team.
D: The game must continue for one more inning.
E:

Today's Training Topic:

Batter-Runner 50


The Batter becomes a runner when:
He hits a fair ball;
He is charged with a third strike that is uncaught when either 1st base unoccupied or anytime there are 2-outs;
A "fourth ball" is called, he is intentionally walked; or a pitch hits his person or properly worn clothing;
He is obstructed by any Defensive player.
The Batter-Runner is OUT when he INTENTIONALLY:
(1) interferes with the Catcher's attempt to field an uncaught 3rd strike; or
(2) contacts his batted ball a second time in fair territory or in foul territory if it has a chance to roll fair.
The Batter-Runner is OUT when:
(1) his fair or foul batted fly ball is caught by a fielder or a spectator interference prevents a fielder from catching it; or
(2) his fair batted fly ball is intentionally dropped by a fielder with 1st base occupied and less than 2-outs; or
(3) he interferes with a catchable throw to first base while running outside the running lane, unless he is running outside the lane to avoid colliding with a fielder; or
(4) he is prevented from being put-out by interference committed by a teammate as part of a double=play; or
The Batter-Runner is OUT on an uncaught 3rd strike when (1) with less than two outs 1st base is occupied; or (2) he abandons advancing to 1st base by (a) entering his bench area; or (b) after 2-outs the infielders have left fair territory.
The Batter-Runner hits an infield fly and the infield fly rule is in effect; or
The Batter-Runner enters the game (1) with an illegal bat, or (2) as an illegal substitute.t; or

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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.