Page Three
Jim and Erick Talk it Over
Date
April 1999
All umpires know the importance of a pre-game conference. Here WCUA Vice President Jim Porter and honorary WCUA member Erick Barkhuis of The Netherlands (L to R) discuss two-man mechanics prior to a tournament game in Narragansett, RI.
The Pause
Date
September 1999
To call balls and strikes properly, the umpire must resist the temptation to make the calls too quickly. Here WCUA President Mary Hughes pauses before reacting with a strike call on this outside corner pitch in a Fall Ball game.
"You missed a spot!"
Date
September 1999
Mary Hughes finally does some housework!
Coverage
Date
August 1999
Erick Barkhuis moves to line up a runner at third base for the tag-up on a fly ball to center field. Terrific work!
