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Originally posted by Carbide Keyman
I believe that some of our veteran members of my association do not subscribe to the belief that you should call out "Strike three" or "Ball four". The argument is made that you don't call "Strike one" etc., etc. and that the players should know what the count is.
I have seen two major league game in person this past week and watched several on television, and to a man the umpires have vocalized "Strike three" and "Ball four". I also was at a AA game and the PU also vocalized "Strike three" and "Ball four".
I would like some feedback from the more experienced members as to their take on this.
Thanks,
Doug
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Swinging strike 3 = Just a hand signal. You know you did it - I'm not going to rub your face in it.
Called strike 3 = Pull the bow and verbalize either "Hree!" or "Hike Hree!" depending on my mood.
Ball 4 = "Ball 4" usually disgusted. I hate walks, but if F1 can't hit the mark, I can't blame the batter. So my disgust goes to F1 in that case.
Sorry, I'm ranting.... Nurse! Medication please!