Coaching Bases in Shorts

IMO...Nothng looks worse than an out of shape man in tight fitting baseball pants.

Yeah, Dibs, and your point is?

I counted plenty of fat guys last year in D1.

I know Hilliard at Duke is gone, but he looked just as Dibble described the travel pudgies!

Dibs...While many fathers are at the fitness centers working on their 6 packs, the true "fathers" are helping their sons play a game that they love.

I don't care what they look like.

I appreciate what they do and the effort they make.

Guess what looks even worse:

Out of shape dad coaching youth baseball in full baseball uniform!

Almost screams "I was once a playa!"

What about the fathers in the stands working on 6-packs? Don't we count?

If the badly dressed daddy's team can't play, that would worry me a lot more than any coach's fashion statement.

One thing my wife can't abide in my coaching attire is white socks under my sandals. She says gentlemen don't do that and I reply, "Oh, many a gentleman does."

Dibble,
I see your point about the shirt not tucked in, it may look unprofessional. But there is nothing wrong with wearing shorts. As many people already said, it's worse in tight pants.

That's almost as bad as someone pretending to be a scout with their clipboard and stopwatch! Right Andy

Andy, I didn't think you were allowed on college campuses, much less contact with the coahing staffs.

Personally, I think it is ridiculous for coaches to wear uniform shirts or baseball pants at any level below High School. I much rather prefer the coaches wear matching short sleeve/collared casual shirts with a team logo and matching shorts.

That being said, the organization I coach uses regular team jerseys for the coaches (obviously not my decision - see my sig link )

I always wear shorts when coaching summer ball. Of course, a cold day is in the 80's out here, and we get days around 110 every summer. I don't care what others think, its shorts for me and my coaches. Shorts and a tee shirt is good enough for me. It isn't about the coaches, it is about the players. Heck, this summer we played 7 games vs. juco summer teams and most of those coaches wore shorts too!

Up here, the JV base coaches slip on the fat kid uniform, but the Varsity coaches wear a longsleeve players jacket. The same ones that pitchers wear when they warm up.

During my son's Bambino (now known as Cal Ripken) years, the coaches wore matching shirts and shorts during the regular season but...they had to wear full uniform including baseball pants during All-Stars. Having seen both....I would have to say that I prefer shorts with matching shirts.

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One thing my wife can't abide in my coaching attire is white socks under my sandals. She says gentlemen don't do that and I reply, "Oh, many a gentleman does."

Krakatoa...

I agree with your wife...this is a pet peeve of mine too....and the socks don't have to be white...any socks with sandals is a big No-No in my book.

DB2Bmom,
What socks are you supposed to wear then? You can't go barefoot on a baseball field, right?
Thanks again for all the info on CSLBU. And I appricate the extra perk in the mail, if it comes.

Actually, I didn't think sandals or open-toed shoes were allowed on the ball field...are they?

Our coaches wore running shoes or cleats with their white socks.

AKB20...

I'll PM you when it's on its way.

College coaches who collect a check and have their uniforms (including shorts, T-shirts and matching sox) provided by the school must feel very threatened by these volunteers who are freely giving their time and attention to their kids and the other kids on the team out of love.

One good and decent coach...........who teaches and instills values and education inside the fence........and is wearing shorts, a t-shirt, a full baseball uniform or whatever....... is worth a thousand times more than a fashion critic in the stands........

Beleive me NO ONE wants to see ME in a baseball uniform!!!! It may actually be against the law (or should be)

I wear shorts & my shirt is not tucked in! Dribble doesn't like it , too bad. I am not the one the coaches or scouts are coming to see,

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Originally posted by piaa_ump:
One good and decent coach...........who teaches and instills values and education inside the fence........and is wearing shorts, a t-shirt, a full baseball uniform or whatever....... is worth a thousand times more than a fashion critic in the stands........

Well Said!!!

There may also be a law against some of the coaches swimming in speedos too

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Originally posted by Dibble:
There may also be a law against some of the coaches swimming in speedos too

You know...every now and then you post something decent. Something that makes me think, "Hey, maybe he isn't mentally challenged after all." Then you post something like this which makes me doubt myself. Will you please make up your mind?

My 2 cents: Coaches should wear baseball pants (down) and a polo shirt in the team color, preferably with a team logo. Not a full uniform, but not just "street clothes" either. I don't like jeans, shorts or (shudder) cutoffs - I think it looks sloppy. A team jersey without baseball pants just looks wrong. I don't like to see full uniform on a coach, though, either. So, pants a shirt that says "business" but isn't a player's jersey is the compromise that I like best.

Gloveman, you are hilarious. You do know Andy, don't you.

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Originally posted by P-Dog:
I don't like to see full uniform on a coach, though, either. So, pants a shirt that says "business" but isn't a player's jersey is the compromise that I like best.

How about Connie Mack Style

Connie Mack...dressed in a 3 piece all wool suit with a starched shirt with a celluloid collar and tie..........in the dugout.......and I can guarantee his shoes were shined.

Now I cant speak to the practicality of the outfit for baseball, but I guarantee he got respect from the umpire when he went on the field to "discuss" a call.......of course back then the Umpires wore suits and ties as well.....