Base ump showing count on chest.

[CO ump]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I remember watching Jim Evans umpire. He gave the count after just about every pitch. Kills your theory.

1. It's not a theory, it's a practice.

2. Are you suggesting that all umpires should give the count after every pitch? Sounds like you are.

3. Brand new umpires need a little direction on when to give the count or else they just might be popping it up on every pitch.
3rd and 5th is easy to remember, effecient and quite appropriate. Certainly not the dumbest suggestion on the board