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39 years as a NHFS (high school), NAIA & NCAA (college) umpire....Expert on rules & mechanics knowlege from Dizzy Dean to pro.

Experience in the area

I also coached w/ primarily select teams (15-18) for over 15 years. I have assisted over 30 players move on to D1 & pro status.

Organizations

TSSAA, NAIA, NCAA, NASO

Education/Credentials

Two college degrees & two masters.

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Dusty10/21/0910101010Very good ruling with decisiveness and clarity! .....
Kevin M-K10/02/0910101010Thank you.
Tray09/10/09101010 
Jim09/10/09101010Thanks!
John09/02/0910101010Thank you

Recent Answers from Andrew Mullins

2009-10-21 Baserunning:

I totally agree w/ you. All runners have to be "put out" or they are safe by rule. The only exception to this is that many leagues, like Dizzy Dean, do have a "give up" rule that states if in fact you

2009-10-03 Balk rule interpretation:

Thanks for the question....If I am working the game, I woulod certainly call a balk. There is no pause or hesitation allowed whatsoever....You may periodically get away w/ it, but not from a good trained

2009-10-01 Umpire call reversals:

Thanks for the question.....Umpire's Rule #1 - Get the call right. That's the bottom line. First issue - The call was never the plate umpires, it was the field umpire all the way no questions asked

2009-09-09 obstruction at first base:

Well, I may have missed something here.....First, you stated the the collision happened AFTER the FB tagged first. Once the out occurs, anything else is just an ugly wreck, but no violation. However

2009-08-30 Baseball Throwing:

Whew....way to much to respond to in this forum.....I would have to see you in person to cover & give you my opinion....MLB players have tons of different throwing & hitting styles. You have to find out

 

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