Dropped strike three

[GarthB]

As I said, I realize that I am the odd man out here.

To answer one of the questioners, I never say "Strike three, he's out" on called strikes or swinging strikes. I say simply say "Strike three" on called strikes and signal on swinging strikes.

To answer another, when I said I don't do little boy ball, I didn't mean to imply that only they mistakenly ran to first. When I did mean to imply is that the older players should know better.

And finally, using exta mechanics to call attention to the batter running when he is "not supposed to" does protect the defense from making a play and possibly throwing the ball away and allowing other runners to advance or score. If they are that dumb, so be it.

All that said, yes I know judging from all you others my opinion is wrong. I have given it, I know it is not popular, I'll live.