What they want called, and what is called (Strike Zone again!)

[Andy]

When will pitchers and coaches learn that they need to adjust to our strike zones, instead of expecting us to adjust to theirs?

[shipwreck]

And PLEASE don't forget. As per the Women's College World Series. There are three strike zones. 1. The batter's 2. The pitcher's 3. The umpire's. Just ask the announcers, they will tell you. Dave

[Dakota]

Originally posted by shipwreck
And PLEASE don't forget. As per the Women's College World Series. There are three strike zones. 1. The batter's 2. The pitcher's 3. The umpire's. Just ask the announcers, they will tell you. Dave

I wonder which one counts?

[aceholleran]

Originally Posted by FUBLUE

Away Coach after the game (very professionally) asks me where the pitches are.

A coach has to search for me far and wide after a game, particuarly if s/he wants to discuss the strike zone.

Upon reflection after the game, I remember fans from both teams saying, "he's just not giving her the low pitch."

I'm not trying to be flip here, but how on earth does any comment from fans, players or coaches really matter? YOU are the only one calling balls and strikes, nyet?

WOULD IT HAVE JUST BEEN EASIER TO CALL THE PITCH A STRIKE AND GO ON WITH THE GAME? Since everyone except me (and my partner) thought it could have been a strike, should we just call it a strike?

Only if you thought it was a strike.

Obviously, someone, somewhere is giving that pitch as a strike, or she wouldn't throw it constantly.

None of this matters; you are not umping those games.

IMHO, establish your zone (the only one that counts), watch your timing, and effort to keep that zone there as best you can, given pitchers' talent levels.

What coaches, fans, players or the funnel-cake lady say mean zilch.

Ace in CT

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by aceholleran

I'm not trying to be flip here, but how on earth does any comment from fans, players or coaches really matter?

You must be bored today Ace. Bringing up four year old business like we were discussing it yesterday.

And, uh, did you mean "flippant" for the highlighted word above?

[MichaelVA2000]

Originally Posted by FUBLUE

Away Team wins 1-0, really good game. She still had like a 2 or 3 hitter, but "because of me" she had 3 or 4 walks.

Why were the walks your fault, with your "consistent" zone, shouldn't the fault be F1's for not throwing strikes?

Originally Posted by FUBLUE

Away Coach after the game (very professionally) asks me where the pitches are. I explained, that IMO, the ball was coming in under the knee, then dropping. He said it was hitting the knee then dropping. I asked where it hit the knee. He said it was crossing the batters knees. I explained that we are supposed to call pitches where they cross the plate, not the batter, in relationship to the batters knees.

Not a conversation I would want to be having as I was leaving the field. The only thing I would be explaining to that coach as I was leaving the field is how he's delaying my exit.

Originally Posted by FUBLUE

Upon reflection after the game, I remember fans from both teams saying, "he's just not giving her the low pitch." Felt pretty good about it. Also heard Home Coach say, "he's not giving her the drop ball; stay off it until she brings it up."

So obviously, both coaches and parents were expecting me to call the pitch a strike. No really complaining from either side, just made me think:

It should not matter what the coaches and parents were expecting you to call. Umpire your game the way you see it being played.