I went to the Pirates/Dodgers game on Friday night, and got to see the GD from the originator...Gerry Davis was on the plate. I have switched to the "system" the last year and was excited to see how he actually called the game in person. A couple of observations:
1) Now I really understand how wide you need to be. Davis was double shoulder width apart..many first basemen would envy his mobility;
2) He's tall. I was in the outfield seats, but I would estimate that Davis is at least 6'2" (if anyone knows for sure, I'd like to know). That being said, for those of you that use the GD, do you think that being taller helps you? I'm 5'8" and, at least to me, it seems that I have some trouble seeing the corners because of my height...thoughts?
3) The low strike was there all night..to the point where a couple players gave the old "quick headturn in disagreement to the umpire" look.
4) Because he was spread so far, his chin was right above the top of the catcher's head. I've always tried to be higher than this to see the corners. Does everyone else try to get into this same position (right above the catcher's head)?
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