Strike zone defined by ground?

[Umpteenth]

Originally Posted by gumpire

It a local parks and rec league and I'm not sure if I should just continue to call the REAL strike zone, or afdjust my calls and give-in to the players (and apparently many other local umps) and avoid some of the *****ing.

Thoughts?

In my opinion, I'm being paid to call a specific set of rules. That is my job. If I deviate from that set of rules, then I don't deserve to be paid for my services, because I am not providing that particular service.

Read the rules, study the rules, call the rules. No one can fault your work if you do this. And you will know you did the best you could do.