Did he go?

Steven Tyler · #1 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 21, 2012, 05:37pm

Philip Humber of the White Sox has just pitched a perfect game. The last out was 3-2 count pitch that the umpire claimed Ryan offered at.

Without the view of a better angle on replay, I'd say, "No, he didn't go."

You make the call. (when somebody posts a link at least)

jwwashburn · #2 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 21, 2012, 06:09pm

Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | CWS@SEA: Humber fans Ryan to complete perfect game - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia

Inconclusive from this replay.

DG · #3 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 21, 2012, 07:07pm

The PU was very conclusive on the call and he had the best viewpoint.

Why anyone would want to question this is beyond me.

SanDiegoSteve · #4 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 21, 2012, 07:35pm

It looked like he offered at it to me. Too close to ruin a perfecto over. Really, why would anybody question this call? I know it's not a criteria in OBR, but the bat went past the plate.

DG · #5 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 21, 2012, 08:18pm

I read a study once where hundreds of major league attempts to check swing were studied with slo-mo and it was like 90% were deemed to be swings.

If I am PU on any game where the pitcher has a perfect game going and the 3rd strike on the last out is an attempt, there is a better than 90% chance I am going to call it a strike.

I also noted that the batter did not like the call, and had words about it. His teammates should drag him into a cold shower and teach him some class.

tmagan · #6 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 21, 2012, 08:19pm

I've seen lesser swings called strikes.