Eastern Ontario Umpires Association
 
 
Base Umpire Evaluation Form            
Two-Umpire System                  
  Umpire                    
  Evaluator                  
  Date                      
  Game                    
                           
1.  Appearance[1] E G S NI NA   Comments  
    Hat                    
    Shirt                    
    Pants                  
    Shoes                  
    Other                  
 
2.  Body Language E G S NI NA      
    At plate conference[2]                
    During innings[3]                
    Between innings[4]                
    When signalling[5]                
    In situations[6]                
 
3.  Proper Use of Equipment E G S NI NA      
    Use of indicator (optional)[7]                
      In left hand                
      Not obvious in use                
 
4.  Proper Use of Eyes E G S NI NA      
    Tracking play and the runner(s)?                
    Timing of signal[8]                
    In glancing at the runner[9]                
    In tracking the ball[10]                
                           
5.  Signal                    
    Voice[11]                  
    Mechanic                
    Aggressiveness[12]                
 
6.  Adjustments                
    Check Swing Mechanic                
      Verbal response[13]                
      Response mechanics[14]                
                           
7.  Coverage Mechanics E G S NI NA      
    With no runners on base                
      Placement in position 'A'[15]                
      Use of preliminary "set" position[16]                
      Ball requiring outfield coverage                
        Communication with partner                
        Ball requiring fair / foul                
        Ball requiring catch / no-catch                
        Ball out-of-play or interference                
        Timing on return to diamond                
        Returned to take plate coverage                
                 
8.  Coverage Mechanics E G S NI NA      
    With no runners on base (continued)                
      Ball in plate umpire's coverage area                
        Uses crossover step                
        Movement to angle                
        Distance from base                
        Square to the base                
        Use of set position                
        Lean-and-a-look when required                
      With pressure from second base                
        Uses "read" step                
        Distance from base                
        Use of set position                
        Play taken in foul territory                
      Coming inside the diamond                
        Pivot                
          Use of four-step pivot                
          Timing of pivot                
          Checking and leading runner                
        After routine safe                
        Multiple base hits                
    With a runner on first                
      Placement in position 'B'                
      "I've got the runner."                
      Ground ball; play at a base                
      Ground ball; runners advance                
      Fly ball to coverage area                
      Mechanic on double play                
    With a runner on second or third                
      Placement in position 'C'                
      Response to developing play                
    With a runner on first and third                
      Placement in position 'B'                
      Response to developing play                
    Set positions (when required)                
      Position at time of play                
      Stability / no movement at time of play                
    Use of Working Area                
      On fly balls and line drives                
      On base hits to the outfield                
    Response to steals of bases                
      Opening to the throw                
      Glancing at the runner                
 
 
     
 
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
 
9.  Mechanics for Signals E G S NI NA      
    Safe / Out                
      Voice                
      Mechanic                
      Appropriateness                
    Fair / Foul                
      Voice                
      Mechanic                
      Appropriateness                
    Catch / No-Catch                
      Voice                
      Mechanic                
      Appropriateness                
    Dead Ball Territory                
      Voice                
      Mechanic                
      Appropriateness                
    Balk                    
      Voice                
      Mechanic                
      Management of awards                
 
10.  Mechanics for Crew Communication E G S NI NA      
    Uses partner's first name                
    Infield Fly (signal)                
    Time Play (signal)                
    Going out!"                
    "I've got the runner."                
    "That's a catch."                
    "No catch"                
                           
11.  Miscellaneous Observations E G S NI NA      
    Control on rundowns                
    Pop-ups on the infield                
    Foul pop-ups near the plate                
    Overthrows                
    Inspection of baseballs (when appropriate)                
 
12.  Other Comments                
[1]
EOUA clothing and appearance guidelines should be followed.
[2]
Umpire is cordial and professional from the moment he is visible to the spectators.
[3]
Business-like in dispatching his duties.  Focused on the game not the participants or fans.
[4]
Maintains decorum. (There is not "stand-here, like-this" policy for the EOUA.)
[5]
By-the-book uses of signals and mechanics.  Does not call on the run.
[6]
Maintains composure and handles situation with professional approach.
[7]
It is preferred that the base umpire not use an indicator.  (He should be carrying a stopwatch however.)
[8]
Is the umpire following the complete play before making the call?
[9]
Is the umpire aware of the runner(s) during the play?  Is the umpire aware of his partner?
[10]
Is the umpire maintaining an awareness of the ball's position at all times?
[11]
Is the umpire using "SAFE" and "He's OUT!" as opposed to other phrases?
[12]
Are the voice and the mechanic appropriate for the closeness of the play?
[13]
"Yes, he went!" or "No, he didn't go!"
[14]
Clear safe or out indication given at the same time as the voice.
[15]
Judged in terms of the fielder and the base.
[16]
"Hands-On-Knees" is the preferred stance.