BLWizzRanger

So what we are trying to say is that each batter possibly has two strike zones? One for the PU and one for the computer. And, the hollow of the knee or the top of the zone for each player could be an inch or two different? Yeah, doesnt seem like there will be any issues there. There has to be some instance of this already where the PU called the low strike (which was correct) but was overturned by computer because the math didnt reach that low. No wonder the union wanted all or nothing. Maybe Meta glasses will be introduced that can adjust automatically for each batter... Call what you call and be confident with it. If it is challenged and changed, dont let it get in your head. What else can you do?

Do either of you have pictures of the cobbler's work? The Mizunos I just purchased (and probably going to keep), are high enough that my F3 shin guards could be a rubbing. I was thinking black duct tape being applied to the shoe, but, maybe having a leather piece sewn in is the better, more lasting way....

Just for the ones tracking EBay prices on Mizunos from Japan, I just paid $155 for the shoes and $55 for shipping plus tax. Shipping seemed reasonable as I think that was in the ballpark for all of the entries on EBay. They should be here within 2 weeks so that I can wear them on Christmas Day.... probably shouldn't though as if SWMBO catches wind on this, there would have to be a reciprocation.....

It doesn't matter that there is no video. Answer my question. If a wood chuck could chuck wood, would a wood chuck could chuck chuck wood without engaging in chucking wood with a wool covered saschuck chucking wood?

I thought I read somewhere where when the players tried out in DC back in August, that was the tryout for umpires as well. Probably wrong but I found this on YouTube.

Welcome Lama! As you have seen, this is a great resource..... but I will say my deprived mind took me directly to Otis Day and the Knights singing Shama Lama Ding Dong. I appreciate you giving me that ear worm today and for the next week....

I read this and couldn't get through it all of the way. Tying the ABS to betting, I mean, bringing up and trying to compare how the ABS would help deterring the current scandal where the bet was whether a pitcher would throw a ball on the first pitch to a batter? And then saying its harder to throw a strike to Altuve than Judge? These are MLB pitchers who should have pinpoint accuracy. Really? its harder to throw a low strike to Altuve than Judge? Altuve's strike zone is between 17.8" and 35" while Judge's is 21.33" and 41.87". A MLB pitcher doesn't have the control to throw it 4 inches lower? or 6 inches higher? The pitchers imagine the strike zone on these players and throw to their physical traits. And its hard to compare this, the Altuve's walk rate is 7% in 8696 plate appearances while Judges is 16% and one could argue, one way or the other, that Judge's B/S judgement is better ( I wouldn't) or could it be that the Judge is the more dangerous hitter and they stay out of his strike zone? Either way, I don't judge its their physical makeup that makes it harder to throw strikes to one and not the other. OK, OK, Altuve has a strike zone of 630 sq in while Judge's is 882 sq in. Yes, Judge's is bigger but grooving one down the middle to either one is dangerous. I would contend its harder to throw a strike to one over the other due to their inherent skill set and not their physical traits. And will the ABS make teams keep the more offensive catcher because framing the pitch would be less important? I don't know how the ABS will help that decision. The batter doesn't see how a catcher is framing the ball!!!! They are only using their senses to determine if they think its a ball or strike. If the catcher can steal strikes on the non-challenged pitches, why wouldn't they do that? Over a hundred pitches are thrown by a team in a given game. There will only be three challenges (maybe a few more if the challenges are correct and they get to keep them). It should be a situational decision on whether to challenge or not (bases loaded, 2 outs borderline pitch - are you allowing the batter to challenge? Does this change between it happening In the first inning or last inning? Four hole hitter or .200 hundred hitter?) How does the decision to keep a more defensive catcher depend on the ABS? Anyways, the author's arguments are asinine, IMHO. Well, back to tweezing hair out of my ears this lovely Saturday morning...

Oh come on... you teed it up so nicely.... ok.... I don't know.

I like the looks of it and it is on my wish list but I got to wonder.... do I have to have orange ball bags now to compliment the color seen near the shirt's buttons?

Hopefully, no one takes them to the pool.

Heaven help them if they had to figure out the seedings with a tie involved. But, I guess, knowing the winner only made the plastic gumball machine ring more special!

No, from the windup position for a RHP, 270 degrees clockwise would point you to first base and it would be illegal to step to first and throw to second.

Good job on keeping a log book. It's the only way that I can keep track of the games that I have done and make sure that I get paid for them. You might not have evolved yet on what notes you keep, but I keep, in addition to what you mention, my partner names, 2/3/4 man, mileage for tax purposes, and age/division/conference notations. I know one umpire that keeps a diary of interesting plays per game in theirs. What else would be interesting to keep? And don't forget to log purchases (equipment, mileage, food) you made for umpiring.

Ohtani was on base in the first and made the last out in the third. A total of two innings when the umpires should have given some discretion. Smith was the first out in the first. And didnt bat again while Ohtani was the pitcher. My mistake. Sent from my SM-F721U1 using Tapatalk

I think everyone knew of the descretion the umpires used, but, Fox timed Ohtani using 3+ minutes. And one time, he was only on deck as a batter and not running the bases. The discretion should have been if he was a runner or BR and not when he was just in the dugout. I will try to look up where the catcher was after these innings and maybe it wasnt Ohtani but Smith (F2) was the cause of the delay. Sent from my SM-F721U1 using Tapatalk