Verbalizing the Count?

[CajunNewBlue]

I disagree (sorry).
IMHO do it CORRECTLY, even if its different from what everyone else is messing up.
And to my knowledge its always number and something eg: 2 balls 1 strike. and its "foul" not foul ball (i hate that, pet peeve)
In every mechanic book i own its always 2 balls 2 strikes.

peace.

[cardinalfan]

2-2 is one time when I usually don't verbalize "ball" and "strike". But maybe I should. I have seen some batters who probably don't know if it is "2 Balls and 2 Strikes" or "2 Strikes and 2 Balls".

[nopachunts]

I try to verbalize the count only once during the at-bat and that is when the next pitch is a "money" pitch. Either 3 balls, x strikes, or x balls, 2 strikes. If the first two pitches of the at-bat are strikes, I will tell the batter he/she has two strikes and will signal the count but don't verbalize the count until the first ball.
I will signal the count to the BU(s) whenever a runner has advanced on their own, passed ball, steal, etc. or the BU gives me a lost count signal.

[GoodwillRef]

Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue

I disagree (sorry).
IMHO do it CORRECTLY, even if its different from what everyone else is messing up.
And to my knowledge its always number and something eg: 2 balls 1 strike. and its "foul" not foul ball (i hate that, pet peeve)
In every mechanic book i own its always 2 balls 2 strikes.

peace.

"foul" not foul ball (i hate that, pet peeve)

This really bothers you that much?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by GoodwillRef

"foul" not foul ball (i hate that, pet peeve)

This really bothers you that much?

I honestly do not know why officials get all upset over things that hardly anyone notices.

Peace

[Tim C]

I'm with Jeff. The only people who notice this are other umpires in the crowd or evaluators who need to find "something" to make sure all umpires don't receive great ratings.

[tballump]

Originally Posted by Tim C

I'm with Jeff. The only people who notice this are other umpires in the crowd or evaluators who need to find "something" to make sure all umpires don't receive great ratings.

We need more evaluators that think like you T, and we know you are an evaluator.

[umpduck11]

Originally Posted by Tim C

I'm with Jeff. The only people who notice this are other umpires in the crowd or evaluators who need to find "something" to make sure all umpires don't receive great ratings.

But what about "dead ball", instead of "time" ?