Announcer's Critique of Gerry Davis

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by Steve Meyer

Batters that stand close to the plate aren't blocking the plate.......That's the catcher's unfunctional mechanics. When I have a catcher blocking the slot I just move up and back a little. It's not the batter's fault you can't see the low and outside corner, and call the pitch a ball.

On the rare occasion, I've had a lefty up close on the plate, and catcher setting up inside, I will switch to the scissors if neccesary. I can stick my head in a little closer.

Do what works best for you.

Where did I say the batter is blocking the plate? I said he's taking away the slot, which he is. The batter, catcher, or a combination of the two can take your slot away.

Where did I say it was the batter's fault about anything? And how do you know what I can and can't see?

So you change stances when only a LH batter moves up and the catcher squeezes the slot? Why not just stay in your normal stance and adjust?