Gerry Davis working in Cleveland on Sunday

[mick]

Sunday, Aug 27
American League
Time	Game	Starters
1:05 PM ET I finally get to see the system.	Detroit at Cleveland Home Plate Umpire: Gerry Davis	Kenny Rogers Cliff Lee

[mick]

Gerry Davis doesn't drop his butt at all.
Maybe the catcher is very tall.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by mick

Gerry Davis doesn't drop his butt at all.

I wouldn't either if I was in Cleveland.........

[Tim C]

Few of us do the "drop" thing anymore . . . we have found that by working with an even wider stance there is no reason to "drop."

Regards,

[mick]

Originally Posted by Tim C

Few of us do the "drop" thing anymore . . . we have found that by working with an even wider stance there is no reason to "drop."

Regards,

Yeah, Tim.
I got to work behind a 6'4" catcher, once, and my stance was considerably narrower.
Your ilk gitta work with the big boys with such frequency, the butt drop probably isn't even in your repetoire anymore.

I figgered if GD dropped he couldn't see over the catcher. GD didn't look very tall.
mick

[mrm21711]

Originally Posted by mick

Yeah, Tim.
I got to work behind a 6'4" catcher, once, and my stance was considerably narrower.
Your ilk gitta work with the big boys with such frequency, the butt drop probably isn't even in your repetoire anymore.

I figgered if GD dropped he couldn't see over the catcher. GD didn't look very tall.
mick

Ive seen him before and GD is pretty tall, about 6'3 i think.

[mick]

Originally Posted by mrm21711

Ive seen him before and GD is pretty tall, about 6'3 i think.

6'3". I'll be darned !
How ever tall he is, I was really impressed how "rock solid" stable he was.
I don't remember many/any zone questions during the game, either.
mick

[UMP25]

Originally Posted by Tim C

Few of us do the "drop" thing anymore . . . we have found that by working with an even wider stance there is no reason to "drop."

Regards,

For me, dropping my seat a few inches provides me more comfort and less stress on my back and legs.

[RPatrino]

GD is about 5'11" or 6', and he has the most solid foundation I have seen. No movement whatsoever. That's why we use the GD system.

[Tim C]

Gerry Davis is about 6'3" in my memory.

I never stood next to him at the clinic but I had an "impression" that he was the tallest of the instructors.

Regards,

[ctblu40]

I had the privilege of meeting him at a clinic and took a couple photos with him. I'm 5'11" and he's a little taller than me so I'm guessing that 6'2-3" is about right.

[GarthB]

According to his bio:

Gerald Sidney Davis

Height 6' 2", Weight 225 lbs.
Born February 22, 1953 in St. Louis, MO USA
Gerry Davis has been a big league umpire since 1982. He is currently designated a crew chief.

[RPatrino]

Tee, I've stood next to the man, he is just a bit taller than I am, and I'm 5'10" or so. I will inquire as to his actual height and lay this debate to rest..lol. The system remains the best.

BTW, are you sticking with it next season?

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by GarthB

According to his bio:

Gerald Sidney Davis

Height 6' 2", Weight 225 lbs.
Born February 22, 1953 in St. Louis, MO USA
Gerry Davis has been a big league umpire since 1982. He is currently designated a crew chief.

And, from his 1988 Umpire card:

Played semi-pro baseball as a pitcher and first baseman in St. Louis. Worked first NL game June 9, 1982. Became regular member of staff for 1985 season. Previously umpires in Midwest League, Eastern League, American Association, Florida Instructional League and Puerto Rico Winter League. During the off season Gerry works in public relations with the Wisconsin Flyers of the Continental Basketball Assocation. His hobbies include golf, basketball officiating and cross-country skiiing.

Born February 22, 1953 St. Louis, MO.
Resides Appleton, Wisconsin
Height 6'2"
Married ti Lynn Mentzel October 9, 1980

[RPatrino]

He didn't seem that tall. I think they said Freddie Patek was 5'10"....lol.