19:34:25 From m frank : iPad4 = Mary Shea? 19:41:30 From Bob Webster : Hi Emma, this is Bob. We met a few years ago when I was the Gameday Stats Stringer for the Hillsboro Hops. 19:45:06 From Joshua Burstein : Emma, we met in Eugene, Oregon twice when you were in town for the Emeralds. You may not remember, but you really made the day for my now-14-year-old baseball fan daughter. This was maybe 4 years ago, I think. A big THANK YOU to you! And good luck with your career. 19:45:14 From mhaupert : Are your travel/lodging/meal expenses covered, or do you have to pay those out of your salary? 19:53:13 From mhaupert : do you stay at the same hotels as the visiting players? And if so, are there rules about fraternizing with the players? 20:09:32 From mhaupert : What is your view on robots calling balls and strikes? 20:19:46 From Gene Gomes to Dave Lande(Direct Message) : Dave, would you be able to take over from Stew when he has to leave —I’m still at my son’s house in New Orleans — and would like to leave meeting at some point; thanks 20:20:16 From Dave Lande to Gene Gomes(Direct Message) : yes 20:26:01 From Bill Nowlin : Congratulations, Sarah! 20:26:36 From Gene Gomes : possible question to ask her: what determines when a ball is removed from play? its the ground? ricochets off the fence? 20:26:43 From Sarah Johnson : Thanks all! 20:30:38 From Howard Luloff : This year marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX. What has the passage of Title IX meant to you as an athlete and also as an umpire? 20:33:48 From Gene Gomes : do you wear standard catcher’s gear or does it differ? 20:36:03 From Gene Gomes : Who grades your performance and how often? 20:38:04 From Brenda Himrich : Have you had trouble getting uniforms and equipment to fit you? When I started working in a lab they did not make lab coats for women. 20:38:58 From mhaupert : do you know in advance when you are being graded? 20:40:27 From Gene Gomes : Have you had instances of pitchers intentionally throwing at a batter? 20:40:39 From Al Strauss : I have to go but thank you, Emma! I appreciate your time. 20:41:40 From Dennis D Degenhardt : Have you worked with a pitch count clock? If so how does it affect the game? Are there new issues for umps? 20:46:23 From Gene Gomes : Can you tell for sure if a player will make the majors? 20:48:50 From Gene Gomes : Since it’s not the Majors, are there managers who really get peeved at umpires when they lose? 20:50:00 From Gene Gomes : Are there young fans who want to take a selfie with you? 20:52:21 From Gene Gomes : Have you experienced anything that you felt you needed to report? 20:53:25 From mhaupert : Thank you Emma! 20:53:32 From Mary Shea : Interesting discussion, thanks so much! I’m sure we’re all pulling for Emma to get to the majors! 20:53:38 From Bill Nowlin : Thank you very much -- and good luck! 20:53:40 From Gene Gomes : Great1 20:54:20 From Gene Gomes : thanks to everyone who tuned in 20:54:20 From Howard Luloff : Thanks to Emma for joining us and we look forward to seeing you in Beloit. 20:54:23 From Dirk Lammers : Thanks for your time and insight, Emma.