Can I vent?. . . and then get opinions

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by justcallmeblue

Understanding that each ump wether good or bad has their own zone. . .

I would say you answered the question before you asked it. Every umpire DOES have their own strike zone regardless of what the book says. Heck, I bet my definition of 12 feet doesn't jive with more than half of the others around here, if that much, if we were out on a field. (I know where 6 feet is...in non-championship play, every batter is 6 feet tall unless they are obvisouly taller.)

I would take this as sage advice meant well: asking this question is not going to win you over to many umpires. Their strike zone is where their strike zone is. Pitch to it, find it and enjoy. And if you don't find it...still enjoy. Harping on Blue ain't gonna make him better...at least for that game.