[cowbyfan1]

I have to agree in some of what has been said. I totally ignore mechanice at the MLB level. Who here has really been taught to get on a knee to make that safe/out call at first?? It is hands on knee. MLB is pretty good for rules but the problem comes alot of time from the "all-so-knowing" commentators.

A, even AA is the best to watch, especially for mechanics as those are the guys that have to really stick to it. D1 is also a good one. Like they said above stick to ones using 2 man.

And note, these are opinions I have formed from talking with former and current AA and AAA blues.

Now having said that I oringinally followed for of the "styling" of some MLB umps for mainly strike 3 calls. As far as called stikes I did turn as well and look to my right as I pointed. I almost missed calls a couple times some I have worked on making all my strike (including third)to where I keep my eyes toward the field. It is not totally habit yet, but I'm working on it..