I guess this comes from what I was taught along time ago. "We're not there (behind the plate) to judge how well the batter is doing. We're to judge how well the pitcher is doing.
Rex I realize you disagree and will not try to change your mind but again these are 12 yr. old kids where it is not uncommon for a good pitcher to have 10 - 13 strike outs per game.
I do not know which umpire started the chain pulling or other types of "showboating" but in a game between 2 equal teams called 3rd strikes are rare - that's probably the main reason for the emphasis ans selling of the call.
In LL majors - a good pitcher especially in the regular season will have many strike-outs
with pitches right down the middle of the plate. At age 12 a kid with good heat and any type of curve will have may strike-outs.
Personally I can't see pulling the chain or something similiar 12 - 13 times a game. To me it loses it's intended effectiveness. Your not "selling" a call when you do it on a regular basis.
Just my take as we all have our opinions
Pete Booth
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