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I say I don't like the idea. Personally I don't think we need to editorialize each close pitch that we call a ball. First we'll be saying "ball - outside", then the rat is going to want a measurement on how far outside the pitch was. Was it outside by an inch? Two?
Then there's the argument that this will lead to more confrontations than it's worth. For example, you call a pitch a ball that's low out of the zone and tell the coach that's where it missed. Now, for the rest of the game he'll be snipping that every low strike you call against his team hit the same spot that you previously called a ball for his pitcher.
Tim.
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