Strike three, Ball four

[Carbide Keyman]

I believe that some of our veteran members of my association do not subscribe to the belief that you should call out "Strike three" or "Ball four". The argument is made that you don't call "Strike one" etc., etc. and that the players should know what the count is.

I have seen two major league game in person this past week and watched several on television, and to a man the umpires have vocalized "Strike three" and "Ball four". I also was at a AA game and the PU also vocalized "Strike three" and "Ball four".

I would like some feedback from the more experienced members as to their take on this.


Thanks,


Doug