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They should have called it fair pole. If it hits the foul pole – it’s fair. Yet if a hit ball crosses over 1st or 3rd base bag and then lands in foul ground – it’s still a fair ball. Yet if a fly ball is hit to the outfield in fair ground but wind blows it into stands in right or left field outside of foul pole – it’s foul.
As a soccer coach of many years, I had my share of complaints from dads who thought their young Pele’s were being sidelined. But, I think Brutus has waited long enough before talking to Wilbur’s coach. Being sidelined is one thing, being abused is another. This coach has gone way over the line of what coaching is all about.
Actually, he now gets to chase foul balls. He might even get a chance to catch a few errant hits. That’s at least a step up from being a bench warmer……
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member almost 2 years ago
The only difference between Wilberforce and Aaron Judge are $ 40 M. (quote from Wiki)
The dude from FL Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Congrats Wilberforce, you’ll get a trophy
The Reader Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Next time, shower before the game.
GROG Premium Member almost 2 years ago
At least he didn’t call you a foul ball.
nosirrom almost 2 years ago
It could have been worse. The coach could have made him First Base.
adadmp almost 2 years ago
At least he’s not playing left out!
russef almost 2 years ago
Just like Aaron Hicks.
CorkLock almost 2 years ago
They should have called it fair pole. If it hits the foul pole – it’s fair. Yet if a hit ball crosses over 1st or 3rd base bag and then lands in foul ground – it’s still a fair ball. Yet if a fly ball is hit to the outfield in fair ground but wind blows it into stands in right or left field outside of foul pole – it’s foul.
preacherman Premium Member almost 2 years ago
As a soccer coach of many years, I had my share of complaints from dads who thought their young Pele’s were being sidelined. But, I think Brutus has waited long enough before talking to Wilbur’s coach. Being sidelined is one thing, being abused is another. This coach has gone way over the line of what coaching is all about.
Milady Meg almost 2 years ago
He’ll be replacing Tom “Cursing” Kowalski.
ladykat Premium Member almost 2 years ago
What’s the foul pole for?
Just-me almost 2 years ago
I suppose it could be worse. Wilberforce could be third base, not on, but be third base rather than the foul pole…
raybarb44 almost 2 years ago
Actually, he now gets to chase foul balls. He might even get a chance to catch a few errant hits. That’s at least a step up from being a bench warmer……
paranormal almost 2 years ago
The Thornapples are Polish?
Moonkey Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I hope they at least give him a helmet. The foul pole is way too close to the plate to be a standing place for a human.
Moonkey Premium Member almost 2 years ago
What would the ump call if the foul pole got knocked down by a foul ball?
bigplayray almost 2 years ago
Just like Johnny Pesky! You got a future with the Red Sox Wilberforce!
T... almost 2 years ago
Brutus tells Wilberforce to tell his coach, I said, “stop with the Polish jokes, already”…
T... almost 2 years ago
Brutus, you didn’t tell me that your son is Polish…
T... almost 2 years ago
Brutus, don’t Judge Aaron just because he’s a right fielder…
Buckeye67 almost 2 years ago
Sounds like the coach has made Wilberforce a silent umpire.
Frank Burns Eats Worms almost 2 years ago
It was the fair thing to do.
heathcliff2 almost 2 years ago
When was the last occasion the coach practiced?
PaulGoes almost 2 years ago
You mean he’s a western European chicken? Oh wait, that a Pole fowl.
gopher gofer almost 2 years ago
wilber should be glad to be an essential part of the game – they couldn’t play without the foul poles…