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Maybe it is textbook Jerry Davis, but why would anyone stand that far back from the plate? How is one going to see pitches well enough?

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Originally Posted by canadaump6

Maybe it is textbook Jerry Davis, but why would anyone stand that far back from the plate? How is one going to see pitches well enough?

It is Jerry [sic] Davis' nefarious plan to singlehandedly ruin the umpiring profession in order for him to claim he was one of the last great umpires. It's true, I read it on the internet.

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Originally Posted by canadaump6

Maybe it is textbook Jerry Davis, but why would anyone stand that far back from the plate? How is one going to see pitches well enough?

When you are in a hole, STOP DIGGING!

You may think Garth is trying to bust your stones, but he isn't. You are talking about something that you don't know about. Use this as a learning experience and go learn about the Gerry Davis stance and how it works. You'll be better for it.

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Originally Posted by canadaump6

Yes I was referring to him at ABUA. He was way too far back from the catcher.

Plus, he wasn't wearing the authorized "Sear's" pants.

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Originally Posted by Welpe

It is Jerry [sic] Davis' nefarious plan to singlehandedly ruin the umpiring profession in order for him to claim he was one of the last great umpires. It's true, I read it on the internet.

It's "Gerry" [non]. http://www.gerrydavis.com/

Maybe it is textbook Jerry Davis, but why would anyone stand that far back from the plate? How is one going to see pitches well enough?

After many years, I have changed to the GD stance. Yes, it puts you farther back, but I have never felt so confident calling pitches. I'm now getting through entire games without hearing a single chirp about a pitch. I'm sure I will stick with that positioning.

Besides the view, I personally find two other advantages to the GD stance: (1) it is easier for me to remain absolutely motionless while tracking the ball, and (2) I can see better whether the batter offers.

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Originally Posted by canadaump6

This is the exact same thing that he does on The Amateur Baseball Umpire's Association. He's a jerk, plain and simple, and at least half of his posts have the sole purpose of harassing other umpires. Just remember that he is just a wannabe MLB umpire, who talks a big game over the internet, but doesn't even know the basics of positioning himself properly behind the catcher.

blueump ... you've just been endorsed by canadacoach6. Think about that. Wanna review your opinions now? I sure would.

And canadacoach - when you've worked more than 5 minutes (if you've even worked that yet) behind the plate, and tried different stances, THEN you can comment on plate mechanics. This statement about the proper positioning of the GD stance (if the ejection = reversible judgement call didn't already) cements your standing as King Troll. You don't even have the weakest glimmer of a clue. Please ... ask all the questions you want, and we'll help... but PLEASE don't offer your opinion until you have the experience to base it on.

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Originally Posted by canadaump6

Maybe it is textbook Jerry Davis, but why would anyone stand that far back from the plate? How is one going to see pitches well enough?

Sigh! What a perfect example of wasted flesh! What happened, did a train run over your bridge today, Troll and wake you up?

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Originally Posted by mbyron

It's "Gerry" [non]. http://www.gerrydavis.com/

Yes, thank you. I was spelling it the way canadatroll had, hence the [sic].