Who says Gerry Davis doesn't move

[RPatrino]

The problem is that once you begin to flinch on pitches in the dirt, you will start flinching on most low pitches. Once you start doing that you might as well pack it in. Granted, some movement is reflex, and can't be prevented. Flat out bailing on bounced pitches is something I don't think anyone wants or is advocating.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by RPatrino

The problem is that once you begin to flinch on pitches in the dirt, you will start flinching on most low pitches. Once you start doing that you might as well pack it in. Granted, some movement is reflex, and can't be prevented. Flat out bailing on bounced pitches is something I don't think anyone wants or is advocating.

I do agree with your point. Just saying that if you have noticed that the pitch has no way of reaching the plate then I get why someone would bail on that pitch. But you are right, you do it on one pitch you might do it when you do not need to. But then again that is based on the practice of the individual and their confidence in the catcher or maybe the experience of the umpire.

Peace