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Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve
3. Because that is the way it is done when working shaving age players. There. That is the other reason. Neither one of the other two reasons you listed are applicable.
The only pitcher I've ever umpired with a good enough curve to call a strike if it hit the dirt was Barry Zito, and his catcher knew enough to pick it clean and not allow it to hit the ground!
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I'm asking a legit question. Why?
"because" doesn't usually suffice as a knowledgable answer.
When you were taught this undeniable truth that if a pitch clearly passes thru the strike zone but breaks to the dirt it must be called a ball
Did you ask why?
And was the answer "because"
Where is the fairness in calling a ball clearly seen in the strike zone a ball?
Why do you reward the batter when the pitcher makes a great pitch?