Photo TR: Bronco World Series, Monterey CA

[Coaster Palooza]

Some of you know that I umpire ballgames and at the end of the year I usually work some tournament games. Last year I worked the Bronco World Series and I was asked to work it again this year. I leave later on this week to go work the PONY World Series in Washington, PA.

 

Enough babbling, onto the pics.

I leave you with a parting shot of Chris.

Jim and Rod

Dan just chillin' waiting for the next game.

I guess he was out.

I don't know who took this pic.

Me just goofing around.

Juan making sure the plate is clean.

Now, did you want a Gatorade and a cheeseburger, or the Tri-Tip sandwich?

Chris, ready for anything.

Here's the crew for the next game, stay loose Juan.

Best part of the game, the walk back to the car.

in between innings.

Even during the game they are enjoying themselves.

China, Puerto Rico, and the United States.

Jeff in action behind the plate

You guys need the water too.

Stay hydrated Dan.

and it's hit to left.

The pitch is on the way...

I believe it's a homerun.

It looks like Dan might have a play here.

Look out Jim!

It looks like it was hit to right field.

The pitch is on the way....

Trying to show off some guns before my 7:30pm plate job.

He caught that one, nice hustle Jim.

Jeff, ready for a play

Wilson, that looks like a strike from here.

I think Jim is stretching here, but I don't want to go any further than that!

Running around, getting into position.

Here they are on the field waiting for the National Anthem.

Juan, Wilson, Jim, and Jeff Tuck. I know what you're thinking, all of us are always smiling! Yep, we have a good time.

Jim McAuley on the left and Juan Munoz on the right.

Our Tournament Director, Eddi Kubo sitting with Dan enjoying the postgame meal.

Here's Wilson James getting his gear on before his 4:30pm game.

Just goofing off before we go.

and it's the morning crew, from L-R, Rod, Chris Bioletto in the back, Dan on my right and I am in the front.

Here is Rod Pruett

Just before leaving for the first game on Saturday at 11:30am. Dan is a little funny.

[mcjaco]

As I'm on the otherside (I still play in a men's 28-38 year old league), I give props to you guys in that gear and in the heat. Of course, I give catchers props too.

 

I hope your zone in more consistant than some of the guys we've been getting lately.