CWS - Plate Ump @ Vandy v. Florida

[MikeStrybel]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I'm curious. What are the negatives for these terms? It seems like semantics to me.

It is. Some umpires 'big dog' others for not using their terminology or mechanics. Call 'high' or 'up' if you need. I don't say either and that is why I found this demonstration at the CWS so intriguing. If umpires are starting to accept this as SOP then I may take a look at it. I have already worked at abandoning the GD stance directly over the catcher in response to what I am now seeing. Evolution...it's tough over 40.