Softball/Dr. Mark R. Ambrose
All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-18 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Good answer. Thanks. Some persons felt that the batter should be out because he did not go to first base. Others that he should be awarded first because the defense made no play. My solution as umpire was to charge the batter a strike, and continue, which conforms to your suggestion. |
| 2009-11-13 | tony | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for your help!! |
| 2009-11-10 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Mark for your quick response to my question. |
| 2009-11-05 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Sorry about that, but, I thought so, but I wanted to make sure. Thank you so much, it didn't cost us the game, though it did kill our rally. I wish our league used ASA umps; some of these other guys are clearly making up the rules as they go along. Thank you. |
| 2009-11-05 | James | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | As always, a quick, concise and helpful response. Just what I needed. |
| 2009-11-04 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-11-02 | Clancy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you for your time, i really appreciate it, the switching process actually takes place in the time the balls are being switched out and though it was only for two innings, it never took place after the umpire said batter up. Again thank you for your time. |
| 2009-10-30 | Mark | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | quick response. Too bad our umps are not as conversant with the rules as this cost the girls a game. |
| 2009-10-27 | Wayne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your help! |
| 2009-10-21 | James | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-20 | James | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank-you for the quick response. |
| 2009-10-15 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Dr. Ambrose for your quick and detailed answer. It is appreciated. Looking forwarded to reading your answers to other softball questions. John |
| 2009-10-14 | Nick | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks! Much appreciated. I couldn't find the answer in the book so this helps. Nick |
| 2009-10-13 | Dale | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for very much for the input; and as way of explanation, this actually did happen as originally stated. F1 (who did not have the positioning for a legit play with ordinary effort) and the b-r collided. F3 dropped the ball. I ruled obstruction and the b-r made it to 1st. Afterward I got to thinking the "what ifs" had things had been slightly different. |
| 2009-10-11 | Don | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Mark, Thanks, I was fairly certain but wanted to verify. It makes it tough when rule books arent posted on the internet. I did find the championship rules and it said the same thing you replied with. I forwarded your response to our local guys, this has happened to us twice and I have questioned the blue both times and both times he tells me he is just following the rules...in the name of fun and setting a good example I just keep my mouth shut and drive on. Thanks again, Don |
| 2009-10-08 | Christopher | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Dr. Ambrose; this is very helpful! |
| 2009-10-06 | Pat | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your quick response! I value your opinion. |
| 2009-10-06 | greg | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-10-02 | Keith | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | No | Thanks for the clear explanation. |
| 2009-10-01 | Ty | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your prompt and knowledgeable response Dr.!! |
| 2009-10-01 | bill | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank You Mark.Appreciate your timely response. Will re-read rule to get it right. It differs from baseball where being struck by a ball on a base before it passes a fielder is interference |
| 2009-09-28 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the quick responce to my question. I just wanted to be sure that was the correct call so I could better understand the D3K rule |
| 2009-09-27 | Pete | 10 | 8 | 10 | 3 | Yes | Mark, Thank you for this answer------I guess you thought me rude...........your first response was out of order.....I am an old Woody Hayes fan and he invented "PAY FORWARD" I would never be rude to someone that was doing me a favor. You must have misunderstood my intial question. I was offended by your first response. Still, I do thank you for answering my question and if I can re-pay somehow, I'LL DO IT..........do you drink? Pete |
| 2009-09-25 | Donna | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-25 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-21 | Cara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Mark |
| 2009-09-21 | Dan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for teh excellent service - this is what I thought the call should have been |
| 2009-09-18 | Becky | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-18 | Lawerance | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you first time coaching and everyone keeps telling show me the rule |
| 2009-09-15 | Adrienne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes |
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Dr. Mark R. Ambrose
Expertise
I can answer all questions about book rules and "case book" rules governing the playing of ASA softball. Have a REAL situation that happened and are not sure the proper rule was applied, ask me.
Experience
I am a registered ASA umpire, a MASA "At-Large" umpire since 1996 and a retired District Umpire-In-Chief. I have very extensive experience in MASA State Championship and ASA national qualifying tournament play both as an umpire and an Umpire-In-Chief. I completed 3 ASA National Schools including the ASA national advanced umpire school in Ok City("Bernie" for those who know him was the lead clinician, I survived the week and couldn't let my kids watch the game tapes when I got home. No, I love you Bernie). I was one of 4 "Yankee" umpires selected to umpire the Men's D National East Championship in 2002 in Winter Haven FL
Organizations
Amateur Softball Association (The authority in softball)
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