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Originally Posted by FUBLUE
Away Coach after the game (very professionally) asks me where the pitches are.
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A coach has to search for me far and wide after a game, particuarly if s/he wants to discuss the strike zone.
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Upon reflection after the game, I remember fans from both teams saying, "he's just not giving her the low pitch."
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I'm not trying to be flip here, but how on earth does any comment from fans, players or coaches really matter? YOU are the only one calling balls and strikes, nyet?
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WOULD IT HAVE JUST BEEN EASIER TO CALL THE PITCH A STRIKE AND GO ON WITH THE GAME? Since everyone except me (and my partner) thought it could have been a strike, should we just call it a strike?
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Only if you thought it was a strike.
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Obviously, someone, somewhere is giving that pitch as a strike, or she wouldn't throw it constantly.
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None of this matters; you are not umping those games.
IMHO, establish your zone (the only one that counts), watch your timing, and effort to keep that zone there as best you can, given pitchers' talent levels.
What coaches, fans, players or the funnel-cake lady say mean zilch.
Ace in CT