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Originally posted by DG
I have stopped using one on bases. I will not stop using one on the plate. My left hand is pretty well trained at keeping track, and I don't look at it very often. But sometimes I need to know so I will look. It never fails me.
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That is exactly the position I'm in. I always use it when I work the plate and I don't even think about it. It's such a part of my routine that, now, it is almost distracting *not* using it. It's like breathing ... I just don't think about it.
On the bases, I'm about 50/50. My decision to use it or not has much to do with what I know about the PU. If he's a sharp guy, I'll probably dispense with it altogether ... especially if there is a scoreboard at the park that seems to be competently operated. If I use it, oftentimes I'll just use it to keep track of outs and won't bother with the balls & strikes.
David Emerling
Memphis, TN