Strike Zone

[bluezebra]

Originally posted by Jackie W.
You know, if I had more beer, I might have more guts to do something wild and crazy like walking down to the 3rd base coaches box, put on my mask and tell the pitcher to pitch. I would then proclaim loudly that you really can see the strike zone better from that angle!

Some years ago, an umpire in our association did something similar. High school game. The home coach was complaining from the dugout on almost every pitch. About the 3rd or 4th inning, he went into their dugout to get a drink of water, and sat down while the pitcher was warming up. After the throw down, and everyone was set, he stayed in the dugout. The coach asked, "Aren't you going out there"? The reply was, "No. I'm going to call it from here, because you have a better view". No more complaints the rest of the game.

Bob