hsbaseball101 posted:In every scrimmage we've played where coaches are the umps, we've called great games with absolutely zero complaints from either side. If a coach can call a proper strike, obviously a "pro" umpire should be able to. That said, don't ever leave it in the judges' hands. Swing the damn bat
Let's see .... scrimmage... coach is umpire... player complains... player loses play time because coach doesn't like being shown up or doesn't want the player doing that in a game.... it's a scrimmage... pitchers aren't trying to paint corners... generally it's throw a 4 seamer mostly - easiest pitch to call... pitchers aren't at pitch 100 in the 3rd inning... catchers aren't flailing all over the place trying to pull a ball 9" off the plate back on... catchers aren't set up in the other batters box receiving a pitch and not moving their glove... Of course if a coach likes the umpire pay scale per hour more so than their own and feels they could do a better job, then maybe it's time for a job change! ;-) I think it's absurd to "hint" that an umpire is only there for the money, but if that's your perception then that's your reality.