Who says Gerry Davis doesn't move

[CVLLBlue]

How about Gerry's bailout on the 1-0 Pitch, just before Pablo's 3rd home run!

[rpumpire]

Pretty hard not to flinch on a pitch that bounces at around 45 feet.

[johnnyg08]

Originally Posted by CVLLBlue

How about Gerry's bailout on the 1-0 Pitch, just before Pablo's 3rd home run!

I call it self preservation. No need to be a hero there.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

I call it self preservation. No need to be a hero there.

Exactly.

[Welpe]

I usually stay locked in on those because the ball tends to find unfortunate places if I don't.

[nopachunts]

Originally Posted by Welpe

I usually stay locked in on those because the ball tends to find unfortunate places if I don't.

But I will tuck my arm behind me if the pitch is coming toward one of my sides.

[kylejt]

Originally Posted by nopachunts

But I will tuck my arm behind me if the pitch is coming toward one of my sides.

That means you're moving as the pitch is coming in. Something we try to avoid.

The Davis stance puts weight on your arms, and puts you more toward the "Danger Zone" of getting hit. If both those things are needed for you to see the pitch properly, go get 'em. Me, I'm fine up in the slot, with my hands rotated behind my thighs. When I get old and tired, and need to put my hands on my knees to rest during a game, I'll try it.

With some of the guys I umpire with, if you flinch or bail, you're buying the beer after the game. That's why you wear to top notch gear, fellas.

[rpumpire]

Originally Posted by Welpe

I usually stay locked in on those because the ball tends to find unfortunate places if I don't.

"Locked in" using the Gerry Davis stance means the arms are weight bearing.

On a pitch such as the one we're talking about, even if you don't "bail", you need to at least get the arms free of that weight.