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

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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.

jwwashburn · #7 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 21, 2012, 08:57pm

I agree. I would not and am not questioning it. The only way I would is if the replay showed that he clearly did not offer...the replay does not show that.

Perfecto.

DG · #8 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 21, 2012, 09:09pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

I agree. I would not and am not questioning it. The only way I would is if the replay showed that he clearly did not offer...the replay does not show that.

Perfecto.

The PU does not get to review replay. If I saw the same thing I am calling a swing.

briancurtin · #9 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 21, 2012, 09:39pm

I was shown this screenshot and it looks like an offer to hit the pitch.

David B · #10 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 21, 2012, 10:35pm

what a great call by the PU - Joyce I believe it was.

Emphatic, made it right away - great mechanics especially on such a big game pitch.

Thanks
David

BestUmp · #11 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 21, 2012, 11:52pm

Excellent call by the PU! The fun, the excitement, the Man Of The Hour!

Now, that's entertainment!

tmagan · #12 (**permalink**) Sun Apr 22, 2012, 12:04am

Bizarre fact: Three of the four umpires on the crew have now been behind the plate for a perfect game. The other, the home plate umpire in the Armando Galarraga game.

Steven Tyler · #13 (**permalink**) Sun Apr 22, 2012, 12:26am

I just saw it in live time. Just the typical shot from the center field camera. The only replay they gave was the same shot. Hard to see the black of the bat in the catcher's chest protector.

yawetag · #14 (**permalink**) Sun Apr 22, 2012, 12:33am

Quote:

Originally Posted by David B

what a great call by the PU - Joyce I believe it was.

It was Brian Runge.

DG · #15 (**permalink**) Sun Apr 22, 2012, 09:34pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by briancurtin

I was shown this screenshot and it looks like an offer to hit the pitch.

Great shot. I take back what I said about the batter earlier. After the game he would not comment to the press, giving the moment back to the pitcher. So maybe he did have some class, even if he initially complained. I still think that was not appropriate, though.