[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

I call ASA SP, and only ASA SP. Lately, I've been increasingly focusing on the little things when I call ball. Last night, I had a couple of called 3Ks. I called a sharp "Strike!" like usual, came up, gave the strike signal, then dropped it kind of like an out sell, but with a more downward motion (as opposed to a "throwing" motion). Kind of like hammering a nail next to your left leg. I don't give any verbal call other than the strike.

I was wondering if you all would consider this "showing up" the batter.

Just call strike 3.. the batter already probably has to buy a few 12 packs or wear a pink shirt or whatever punishment they get when they strike out. They dont need you to tell them ... they will get theirs from their team.