Tim C Well when Doug Harvey was asked his strike zone he kept it simple: And "God" said: "If I like it, it is a strike!" Nuff said for me. [Edited by Tim C on Jul 26th, 2005 at 12:48 PM]
cowbyfan1 Originally posted by tornado Hittable pitches. Wow! I really hope your definition of a hittable pitch is different than mine.
officialtony My son was asked what kind of strike zone I had when a did a game some of his buddies were in. He told them ( and I told him this because I read it somewhere - probably here ), " if my dad is behind the plate, you better be swinging with two strikes ". I use the same philosophy as was stated earlier by Tee as a quote to Doug Harvey - if I like it, it is a strike. ( that measn it was in MY strike zone and that is good enough for me !)
bbump82 Originally posted by mcrowder bbump, please contact http://www.comedy.com and purchase a sense of humor. Hey, thanks for the link! I might have to use it someday, when I actually try to crack a joke.
Stripes1950 I worked with several different umpires over the years and found that they generally have a much wider zone than I do although I like to give the pitchers the corners. I probably call a higher strike (letters and knees) but if asked prior to the game, I just tell them that "I call 'em as I see 'em." After the first inning or so, the crabbing usually stops. What it comes down to is when I played as a catcher, I liked the umps who were consistent. If he called a ball below the knee for both teams, then I knew where to set up.
cowbyfan1 The rare times I have been asked I just reply with either a "your about to see" or "where I call it". Been a couple years since I have heard someone ask that tho.