Swinging 3rd Strike Call

LMan · #1 (**permalink**) Sat May 27, 2006, 03:20pm

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Originally Posted by Carbide Keyman

I have had several batters this season get back into the batter's box after what I consider an obvious "Strike Three". So, I have taken to quietly verbalizing "You're Out". I don't like it, but it has moved the batters along.

Doug

What do you mean? They swing at strike three, and then get back into the box?

Id advise not changing good mechanics to suit idiot or clueless batters...

SanDiegoSteve · #2 (**permalink**) Sat May 27, 2006, 04:34pm

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Originally Posted by LMan

What do you mean? They swing at strike three, and then get back into the box?

Id advise not changing good mechanics to suit idiot or clueless batters...

Yes, sometimes little Johnny is quite clueless, which is why I will say something pithy, such as, "you only get 3 in this league" or "that's 3!!!" rather than point out the fact that he's out. Usually at that point the light bulb above his head will come on and he will finally get it.

THE VERBAL SWINGING STRIKE MECHANIC

View Poll Results: How many of you say "Out" on a Swinging 3rd Strike that is caught ?
I DO say Out.	6	11.54%
I DON'T say Out.	44	84.62%
I say something else.	2	3.85%
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