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Expertise
Questions regarding the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball and Softball. Questions regarding the history and organization of Little League Baseball at local, state, regional, and international levels. Advise regarding certain operational procedures and recommendations to Local League representatives.
Experience in the area
Volunteer Little League Umpire since 2000; 2003 Little League, Junior League, Senior League and Big League Softball European Regional Umpire; 2005 Little League Softball Western Regional Umpire; Member- Hesperia National(Hesperia, CA) Little League Board of Directors(2003-2004); President- Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors(2005-Present); 2007 Junior Softball Western Regional Umpire
Organizations
Little League Baseball, Inc is the main operational center. I fall under Little League Western Region, and California District 49. I currently serve as President of the Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors.
Education/Credentials
Western Regional Junior Umpire School(2000)(Named Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Region Area); Instructor - Little League Baseball Western Regional Outreach Clinics
Awards and Honors
Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Regional Area(2000)
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan | 07/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks. |
| DOUG | 07/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Vicky | 07/09/09 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Sarah | 06/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Nicole | 06/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Martin Hoover
2009-09-27 Base Running/Path:
Kelly, If the runner remained three feet within the running lane, there is no call. You could have an obstruction call if the catcher is blocking the path of the runner without having possession of
2009-07-23 season games required major lg softball:
White; Players must compete in at least 60% of the REGULAR SEASON games. This does not include tournaments or high school games. The 12-game minimum is exclusive of tournament and special games.
2009-07-14 Pitching hand injury:
Greg, The pitcher cannot have anything on his pitching hand or arm. The umpire needs to have him remove the bandage at the moment the infraction is noticed with no other penalty. If the pitcher refuses
2009-07-11 rule regarding amount of lay trequired for a player in an allsar tournamen:
Rob, In the regular season, this would be correct. However, during all stars, teams play by a modified set of rules. One of the changes from regular season to all stars is the mandatory play requirement
2009-07-10 baseball batter interference:
Lori, Chances are, the umpire sees the batter interfering with the throw. If this was the case, he is correct, it is interference. However, by rule 6.06 (c), the batter is out, not the runner.
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