Help on dropped 3rd strike

[shickenbottom]

Rufus, since you are a coach, I don't want to give you any secrets of the trade, however, in this case I'll share a simple trick both the Base Ump and Plate Ump can use. This is an advance mechanic that some will agree with and others may disagree with.

Ultimately, the decision rests with the plate umpire as he owns the battery.

The base ump can signal one way or the other if they are 100% sure what they saw and there may be some dispute. This signal is subtle and should not draw attention to the base umpire in any way and only should serve as help for the plate umpire in cases where they may have been screened out.

The Base ump can give an open palm or closed fist next to his hip. Open Palm = no catch, closed fist = catch. The Plate ump if unsure as to the status, can give a quick glance toward his partner in the field to determine which is which.

[nopachunts]

Originally Posted by shickenbottom

Rufus, since you are a coach, I don't want to give you any secrets of the trade, however, in this case I'll share a simple trick both the Base Ump and Plate Ump can use. This is an advance mechanic that some will agree with and others may disagree with.

Ultimately, the decision rests with the plate umpire as he owns the battery.

The base ump can signal one way or the other if they are 100% sure what they saw and there may be some dispute. This signal is subtle and should not draw attention to the base umpire in any way and only should serve as help for the plate umpire in cases where they may have been screened out.

The Base ump can give an open palm or closed fist next to his hip. Open Palm = no catch, closed fist = catch. The Plate ump if unsure as to the status, can give a quick glance toward his partner in the field to determine which is which.

This is the same mechanic used in our association and it works quite well. BTW, if you are "discussing" this with PU, I would never use the argument that you saw the BU do this or didn't.

[Rufus]

nopachunts
Would never think of it. I referee HS basketball and can appreciate trade secrets. Was more curious if there was any kind of mechanic for umpires.

bluezebra
Would the correct term be Batter, then (since it was a caught strike three)? Not trying to get picky, just wanting to use the correct term. Thanks.

[ManInBlue]

Simple solution. Teach your catcher to make a tag when the pitch is low. "Make sure of the out." I assume you coach that...same idea.

Your "batter" swung at and missed...the "B/R" stood there (because apparently PU thought it was a D3K) - answering since you asked.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Angel fans call this the-play-that-got-catcher-Josh-effin'-Paul-shipped-to-Tampa.

[DG]

Correct mechanic around here is "strike, no catch" while giving a hammer and followed by a safe signal, if that is what PU is thinking. It should not be a mystery to anyone. Strike is not followed by out signal because there is not one yet.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

Angel fans call this the-play-that-got-catcher-Josh-effin'-Paul-shipped-to-Tampa.

Well Angel's fans are a curious bunch anyways...with their monkey mascot and all.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Well Angel's fans are a curious bunch anyways...with their monkey mascot and all.

I'm not one of the monkey guys. Strictly a red shirt guy ... no monkey, no thunder sticks.