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The only reason I mentioned experience is that you seemed to think I was not around 7 years ago when the rule was more strict. But I was. And at no time did I ever see, do, or hear of Peter's assertion that we should call a strike on a batter who thought he'd received ball 4.
If it matters...
Baseball OBR since 1985.
Baseball FED since 1992.
Softball ASA since 1990 (except 2003) / UIC since 2001.
Softball FED since 2000.
Softball NCAA Fill-In since 2003.
Never worked U-trip, although I keep current on the rules just in case.
Football NCAA since 2002.
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"Many baseball fans look upon an umpire as a sort of necessary evil to the luxury of baseball, like the odor that follows an automobile." - Hall of Fame Pitcher Christy Mathewson
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