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

THREE · #1 (**permalink**) Mon May 12, 2008, 10:57am

I've used this comment more than once "Coach, my strike zone was set before this game started and it ain't changing"....and I hope that he gets the message that his/her batters must adjust to me--not me to them.

Skahtboi · #2 (**permalink**) Mon May 12, 2008, 11:47am

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Originally Posted by THREE

I've used this comment more than once "Coach, my strike zone was set before this game started and it ain't changing"....and I hope that he gets the message that his/her batters must adjust to me--not me to them.

Actually, though, you should strive to call the strike zone as it is written. I know of several people who are happy to call "their strike zone," admitting and almost proud that they never give up anything "above the belt...etc."

IRISHMAFIA · #3 (**permalink**) Mon May 12, 2008, 01:23pm

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Originally Posted by Skahtboi

I know of several people who are happy to call "their strike zone," admitting and almost proud that they never give up anything "above the belt...etc."

To me, that is a foolish umpire. After all, it isn't his to give up.

kcg NC2Ablu · #4 (**permalink**) Tue May 13, 2008, 05:14am

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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

To me, that is a foolish umpire. After all, it isn't his to give up.

Totally agree with that... why would you want to cut the upper half of the zone out? thats just more strikes that are lost! and just to continue the other discussion with mascots. the Virginia Commonwelth Rams are the "winner take all"