* He understands all the OHSAA eligibility rules, as well as the differences between ASA, NSA and USSSA rules
* Billy Martin, Tony LaRussa, and Joe Torre all have him on speed dial
* The mercy rule is often referred to as the Hitter 23 rule
* He teaches his pitchers 10 different pitches ... and they all actually work
* College coaches ask him who they should offer scholarships to, and then ask him to coach them
* At the pre-game meeting, it is customary for the umpires and opposing coach to all bow and kiss his ring