Get the call right

[TussAgee11]

Peripheral vision only works so good canada. Do you really think that your wise logic is better than 150 years of what has been proven to work?

Sometimes, you're just too close to the play to tell. Perhaps on a kiddie field when everything moves at 10 mph, PU can get both. But with shaving aged players, sorry, it all happens to fast. I'll do my job and focus on the pitch, my pard can take in the big picture of everything that is happening at the plate much better than I can.

[canadaump6]

Well guys, I never suggested throwing out 150 years of umpiring mechanics. All I'm saying is that I can see the swing/no swing just fine from my position behind the plate. Maybe it's my stance, or distance from the catcher. Whatever the case, I won't hesitate to appeal to my partner if asked to do so by the catcher.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

Well guys, I never suggested throwing out 150 years of umpiring mechanics. All I'm saying is that I can see the swing/no swing just fine from my position behind the plate. Maybe it's my stance, or distance from the catcher. Whatever the case, I won't hesitate to appeal to my partner if asked to do so by the catcher.

Sometimes the reason we do not see the swing is because the catcher does something they should not be doing. Ability has little to do with it.

Peace

[danreeves1973]

please correct me i I am wrong, but have there not been studies done and it been shown scientifically that BU in the B position has a better view to call on a check swing than the PU? I swear I have read that either on this forum or on a link from this forum to the research. Thus not asking for help shows....arrogance and ignorance in the face of science?

[canadaump6]

Thanks for the tips guys. I never really was sure what the reason was for the checked swing appeal. Now it is more clear.