OBR vs Fed: Stepping on the Plate

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Mon Apr 30, 2007, 12:30pm

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Originally Posted by johnnyg08

How can his foot be on home plate and in the box at the same time? Part of his foot on the plate, and part in the box?? my understanding is that a hitter can't touch home plate and make contact with the ball with his bat while in the act of swinging...tough to call unless it's staring you in the face...

Have you been in the vicinity of home plate? Ever?

Next time you head out to call a game, go put your toes on the plate, and see where your heel is.

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