Joe Brinkman

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Joe Brinkman serves as a Special Advisor to the training academies. As you probably recognize, many MLB umpires use mechanics that differ from the robotic mechanics instilled by the schools. Look how many have switche to the Gerry Davis stance.

Brinkman was interviewed during Spring Training and said he is getting older and the wear and tear of his old stance was taking its toll. He agreed that he sees the ball better now and isn't getting hit as much.

I attended his school a long time ago. B-F taught the slot and a modified scissors for taller guys. It was hysterical that the guy who made a million ball/strike calls from the knee was scrutinizing our slot mechanics.