Keeping the count.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by GoodwillRef

When I am on the bases I tell my partner to make sure he knows the count because I am not keeping it on the bases. I do in my head but I don't tell them that.

Exactly. My response when someone asks me the count from the bases?

"Ask the plate guy. His count is the official one." "Bill, what's the count?"

If you ever end up having to eject a coach because you gave him the wrong count from the bases (my partner did about 10 years ago) you'll immediately realize it's a good practice.