An Odd Play at The Plate

[BretMan]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

You will note that I stated "most baseball umpires..." I believe that is an accurate assessment.

You will note that I did not question the accuracy of your statement.

It is an economy of language to use the "standard" nomenclature. It is also a point that often times on internet discussion boards causes an excess of words to be used to explain why it uses less wording.