2 Mechanics Questions

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by socalblue1

Jeff,

Don't confuse pro level with MLB as they are often very different animals. In general when we refer to pro ball mechanics it's the two or three umpire system in Rookie to AA. AAA uses a hybrid three-umpire system with some differences based on preparing umpires for the four umpire MLB games.

Trust me I am not. I have some really good friends that are pro umpire instructors and we have had this discussion before. They do not seem to get all puffy about it. I do not know why anyone here would.

Originally Posted by socalblue1

With the exception of enforcing the safety aspects (FPSR, etc), I can think of virtually nothing in the way of two umpire pro (PBUC) mechanics that are not relevant to the amateur level. CCA is very close to what is actually taught in school & PBUC (The red book is way behind).

Jim

Jim, understand when there are two umpires, there are not a lot of options. Baseball does not look drastically different because there is only so much you can do on a baseball field anyway. And when you work for college assignors, they do not want to see guys doing pro mechanics. And I am sure that people that were to do something simply because PBUC suggests it might not be a good thing. Now if you want to advocate a good personal mechanic, that would be better than to say what PBUC says is always acceptable. It clearly is not at all levels.

Peace