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Dave IMO it's time to Re-Define the Zone and have it consistent. I agree with you - I do not like long games (marathons). Get the batters to swing and the game has a certain flow to it.
I agree with your observation about giving both the outside / inside corner but it can't be rediculous either as is the case sometimes when either Glaven or Maddux pitch when they will get a strike call with the ball some 3 - 4 feet off the outside edge.
It's been my obersvation that in most instances when you see a high scoring game - the Zone is more of a "postage" variety as opposed to a low scoring game in which the PU is giving both pitchers the corners.
Major League baseball isn't going to change it so perhaps amateur leagues should. In one mens league that I umpire in they have in fact Defined "their Zone". It is very liberal as these guys play 9 innings and if you called the book zone there would be no pitchers left.
Pete Booth
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Peter M. Booth
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