universal mechanic for strike three

[BigUmp56]

MC:

I think the perceptual problem that veteran umpires and clinicians alike have with this is steeped in umpiring tradition and decorum.

We've all been taught that to announce "batters out" on a swinging third strike is just showing up the batter. So as to remove the phrase entirely from an umpires on field vocabulary is more than likely why it's been taught this way.


I'm on the fence on this one, but until it becomes an accepted mechanic, I'll continue to use the mechanic I've used for years.

Tim.