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Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty
Corners: I call the ball that's scraping the black a strike. If the guy nails his spot a couple of inches off the corner (3 in. tops) and the catcher sticks it, it's a strike. Otherwise, I ball it.
Bottom: If the top of the ball appears to pass at the bottom of the guy's kneecap, I have a strike.
Top: If the bottom of the ball appears to scrape the top of the belt, I have a strike.
I also think I am a little less apt to have a strike on a high fastball than a high bender.
I do hear the C-word a hell of a lot: Consistent.
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I like it Kevin. I also try to ring up every pitch I consider borderline, unless F2 makes it look like a ball.