u/Feisty-Concept-1372 — reddlx

Hello everyone I’m back after I have gotten a couple jobs this summer umpiring. Here are some of the uniform questions I was hoping y’all could help me with. Keep in mind I’m 5’10 around 170 lbs with a pretty athletic build

Firstly what exactly does the “inches” mean and what would work best for me on this particular chest protector?
Next how does the shirt sizes exactly work. Should I get a small size for in the field and a medium size for when I’m behind the dish? I’m not sure how the shirts work with gear under them.
Lastly how much does the “stitch” change, I currently have a force 3 mask that I’m going to use and wanted to know what size I could use under my mask and wear in the field.

I also need to get plate shoes but for right now I’m going to have to work with force 3 catchers legs guards for my first weekend until I get enough money to get plate shoes

Unfortunately I’m a poor college kid trying to work on a budget and I really appreciate all the help you guys have provided to me

Hello everyone I am currently playing baseball at a juco and my career of playing baseball is coming to an end. I am wanting to take up umpiring to try to fill the hole in my heart for the love of the game. I have a few questions about equipment and how to really get into doing the job.

Equipment. I currently have force 3 catcher gear with the 2 piece mask, chest protector, and shin guards. Would it be ok if I wore them under my shirt and pants or would I have to get new gear? I’m a poor college student and want to save as much money as I can
Where to start? I have done some rec games and I want to make some money this summer. I texted the umpire scheduler for some tournaments that are within an hour of me but he isn’t very friendly. I called him a few days ago and he said he would call me later that day yet he still hasn’t called me so I’m not sure what to do. Any advice for me would be much appreciated
Am I ready? I have umpired a few rec games but all I have done is stood behind the mound and not had to worry about being in a 2 man crew and knowing certain signs and rotations being used . I have been playing for around 20 years as a catcher and it’s helped me know what to do as an umpire but there’s still some small stuff I’m not sure on.