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Originally posted by mick
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I think that I disagree with most of this article, but I do believe it is how most players and coaches think. Quotes like, "he will not be anxious to help you on a borderline pitch" make improper assumptions.
A ball is a ball and a stike is a strike.
Framing to me means holding the pitch there for half a second or so. Framing a stike on the corner lets everyone know that the catcher saw the ball hit the corner, too. Jerking a ball in just makes a catcher look stupid. Framing and holding a ball outside the strike zone, especially holding it there an excessively long time, could be tantamount to arguing balls and strikes or trying to show the umpire up.
I believe that framing properly or not, only affects the response of less intelligent and over emotional coaches to the umpires call. It does make like easier or harder for the umpire in that most don't want to deal with coaches complaining about pitches. But I personally don't think it affects the calls.