universal mechanic for strike three

[Tim C]

Please read this post completely:

I have been contacted by two sources (just like ESPN I need an original and a confirming statement by two separate sources before I use the information) who have confirmed what is taught in the umpire development program for this specific activity.

One of the sources is a person that works on a daily basis with MiLB umpires of all levels. The second source is a minor league umpire evaluator in my area.

I report the following without emotion, committment, or opinion. This is what is taught at both five week schools and at one week clinics taught by professional umpires.

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1. The issue is being reviewed by MLB & PBUC.

2. It is expected that any changes or updates will be released at the UDP / PBUC school in Feb.

3. Today, the official and accepted MiLB mechanic is to signal the strike, then make "safe" signal and verbalize, "no catch". Out's are the same, with a clear and slightly exagerated out signal (As needed), seperate from the strike signal.

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So that is what is being taught. As my town ONLY has AAA baseball any comments I would make about what "actually" happens once pitches are thrown would be at a relativly high level of professional baseball.

Also one of the semi-regular posters on this site went to Evans Florida Clinic and I was hoping that this "hot topic" may have been discussed and we could get comment that is very current.

Does this "direction" help us any?

Tee


[Edited by Tim C on Jan 13th, 2006 at 09:17 AM]