Look at this post from the softball forum down below. Plate umpires don't have the luxury of turning to the side, what a joke. Considering how long it takes them to make a strike call I just don't get this comment at all. Also what is with the wide stance behind home plate!!
From the softball forum:
I think the 'robotics' are required in softball to do a good job. I think it's a faster game when played well.... and plate umpires can't afford the luxury of turning to the side to perform one of those styling and profiling baseball stike mechanics.
(I think they can be robotic, too, but they just change every couple of years. Lately they've been getting near us.)
I also agree with Texas Aggie's posting. Them boys sure do look purdee in their high dollar uniforms.
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