Swinging 3rd Strike Call

[LMan]

Originally Posted by left coast

I have a hard time calling a strike (especially strike three) on a pitch that hits me in the shin guards and the catcher has to run to the backstop to get. That pitch should be called to reflect what it looks like.

Ummmm, interesting philosophy, but that's not the sitch here. It clearly says 'a 3d strike that is caught'

[left coast]

Originally Posted by LMan

Ummmm, interesting philosophy, but that's not the sitch here. It clearly says 'a 3d strike that is caught'

Go back and read the post by NIump50.

[LMan]

Originally Posted by left coast

Go back and read the post by NIump50.

ok, a multiple thread hijack

[TussAgee11]

I only say out on a Called Strike 3.

Swinging... its hand out to the side (strike 3) then a fist close to my chest.

[BigUmp56]

Is there any way to find out who the three umpires were that voted to verbalize "out" on a swinging strike three? Seems we have a few members who need to understand why it's a poor mechanic.



Tim.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by BigUmp56

Is there any way to find out who the three umpires were that voted to verbalize "out" on a swinging strike three? Seems we have a few members who need to understand why it's a poor mechanic.

Tim,

You can find out by clicking on the poll result numbers, i.e. the "3" for the 3 voters who voted to verbalize.

While I voted not to verbalize, there is one exception. On obvious swinging 3rd strikes, no verbal. When it is questionable to the participants whether or not the pitch hits the ground, and it is unclear, I will nonchalantly say "he's out" in a conversational tone. No big production, just enough to prevent any unnecessary problems. I do the same thing when 1st base occupied with less than two outs and an uncaught 3rd strike. Just a "batter's out" is preventative officiating.

[jwwashburn]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Tim,

You can find out by clicking on the poll result numbers, i.e. the "3" for the 3 voters who voted to verbalize.

While I voted not to verbalize, there is one exception. On obvious swinging 3rd strikes, no verbal. When it is questionable to the participants whether or not the pitch hits the ground, and it is unclear, I will nonchalantly say "he's out" in a conversational tone. No big production, just enough to prevent any unnecessary problems. I do the same thing when 1st base occupied with less than two outs and an uncaught 3rd strike. Just a "batter's out" is preventative officiating.

Exactly, Steve. If he is out and there is any question, what possible reason could anyone have for not saying out?

Joe