"Where Was That"

[zm1283]

At levels below HS varsity and even that level in some places, I can see where coaches would abuse the privilege about asking where a pitch is. Coaches that have any sense about them usually know they can't ask over and over.

[Dannytheman]

Hey guys, I didn't take it personal!  We are all friends here, and ball busting and exchanging differences is normal. I do not respond to coaches asking about where a strike is. That's me.

Some are OK with it, I am not. I also would like to state that I have learned far more on this site than I had the 20+ years before it. So I respect all opinions as given, even when I think they are wrong. The differing opinion will not change my mechanic.

 

No harm, no foul, no offense taken. 

 

Thanks for coming to my defense though, my foxhole will always be warm and dry for some.

[BigUmp56]

"Tim, where did that miss?"

"He's too far off of the corner, Tom."

"Billy, move over on the rubber to your right just a bit, and FOLLOW THROUGH!"

I'll help this coach without a second thought.

Tim

[UmpJeff]

 

 

I read it here once, and I liked it. When asked, say "It was in the ball zone." When asked where is that? Say, "Anything not in my strike zone."

Good way to start a pissing contest with a coach, who will then lose cause he will now start to argue with you..

" dave, where was that pitch?"   "it was out" 

is all that is needed to reply.. he asked a question answer him..

 

But wait, let's say he ask in the 3rdinning... then in the 5th.. then in the 6th.... now that is too much.. i will answer this question twice in a game.

 

Not a pissing contest, I am letting him know we are not going to discuss it.  You have a two a game limit, what makes your methodology better? I let them know that I am not answering them as to locotion. When I play in a game after you, I am told, the other ump gave me two a game.  Ohhhh, him, yeah OK it was outside,,  Nope.

 

What makes HDS's methodology better is that he's not coming off as a smarta$$...  If I were a coach and an umpire resonded to me with a "it's in the ball zone" comment, followed by "anything not in my strike zone",  he wouldn't like me very much.  He asked a question, give him an answer.  Respect goes a long way.

 

A simple, direct answer is all that's needed. 

[azump]

i concur respect is a two way street, and I will tell them if they ask up to a point, but if they start stating location time and time again ill just agree whereever they think it missed. 

[blue23ll]

There are a few on this board who feel their excrement has no odor, and there are a few in every organization that are like that. We know them, and we deal with them. Then there are others who don't need to act poorly toward others, who support and yes, sometimes defend those who need it. Those are the ones I choose to emulate. My 2 cents, your mileage may vary.

 

This was not directed at anyone in particular. If you feel it might be you, then that's on you. Most of us on here have been around the block a few times and have the thick skin that goes with that experience.

[mbrown2097]

As a coach, I ocassionally ask that question because I can't tell from the dugout where it's missing.  It's not a challange, rather a simple inquiry for data.  The more information that I have, the better that I can instruct my pitcher.  i.e. if he is consistently missing inside, we can have a talk about that.  At the same time, I don't expect an umpire to have to answer on every pitch.  I might ask 2-3 times on a tough night, and most of the time my inquiry is "Hey Bill, Inside?"  I think you can tell from tone what the purpose is.

[cuban]

 

There are a few on this board who feel their excrement has no odor, and there are a few in every organization that are like that. We know them, and we deal with them. Then there are others who don't need to act poorly toward others, who support and yes, sometimes defend those who need it. Those are the ones I choose to emulate. My 2 cents, your mileage may vary.

My excrement stinks. Just ask my wife!

 

You should switch to a vegan diet.

[HokieUmp]

 

 

There are a few on this board who feel their excrement has no odor, and there are a few in every organization that are like that. We know them, and we deal with them. Then there are others who don't need to act poorly toward others, who support and yes, sometimes defend those who need it. Those are the ones I choose to emulate. My 2 cents, your mileage may vary.

My excrement stinks. Just ask my wife!

 

You should switch to a vegan diet.

 

 

That's a good idea - vegans are delicious.

[JaxRolo]

There are a few on this board who feel their excrement has no odor, and there are a few in every organization that are like that. We know them, and we deal with them. Then there are others who don't need to act poorly toward others, who support and yes, sometimes defend those who need it. Those are the ones I choose to emulate. My 2 cents, your mileage may vary.

My excrement stinks. Just ask my wife! You should switch to a vegan diet. That's a good idea - vegans are delicious. That's what the ladies tell me

[blue23ll]

Wasn't Mr. Spock from the planet Vegan? Live long and prosper!!

[BigUmp56]

Wasn't Mr. Spock from the planet Vegan? Live long and prosper!!

No, Vegan was the Carpethian Demi-God from Ghost Busters II......

Tim