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Originally Posted by BigUmp56
Is there any way to find out who the three umpires were that voted to verbalize "out" on a swinging strike three? Seems we have a few members who need to understand why it's a poor mechanic.
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Tim,
You can find out by clicking on the poll result numbers, i.e. the "3" for the 3 voters who voted to verbalize.
While I voted not to verbalize, there is one exception. On obvious swinging 3rd strikes, no verbal. When it is questionable to the participants whether or not the pitch hits the ground, and it is unclear, I will nonchalantly say "he's out" in a conversational tone. No big production, just enough to prevent any unnecessary problems. I do the same thing when 1st base occupied with less than two outs and an uncaught 3rd strike. Just a "batter's out" is preventative officiating.