dropped 3rd strike

[MikeStrybel]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

1) strike calls on swinging strikes are not "already verbal" they are arm signaled only.

I explained already, I envisioned a half swing D3K.

2) if anything is verbalized, it would be "no catch." "Catch" would never be verbalized. No Catch only sounds like Catch if the umpire mumbles it under his breath instead of sounding off.

I agree. I have never stated that I would verbalize either. That is why I wrote that it sounds the same to people wearing helmets.

3) why is verbalizing "no catch" any different as far as "helping" than a safe signal? Are we only showing the eight defensive players (who can see it for themselves) that the ball wasn't caught, and the batter and catcher just stand there like idiots?

Once again, the players have coaches. The safe signal suffices. It was evident in multiple NCAA CWS games this year. Many of those umpires are JEA graduates. They did a great job this year.

Take it easy, Steve.