MLB Mechanics "Out" call question

[Thunderheads]

Ok,

just something I've noticed, so no one get all wigged out ..... I'm simply asking a question.

 

I've noticed MLB mechanics following a pattern for an 'out' call.   Both feet always stay planted, ...as if their nailed to the ground.  I first noticed (I think it was) Jordan Baker, but recently, I've noticed a few other guys (usually the younger guys) doing the same thing.

 

Is this being taught?   Again, ...just wondering...it's no big deal...........       Haid' ....  anyone else?

 

Here's Mike Mulchinski

http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?content_id=30470763&topic_id=9782246

 

Here's Jordan Baker

http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?content_id=30477123&topic_id=9782246

actually , in this one his back leg swings a little  bit ....

 

[Haid D' Salaami]

not its not being taught.. just a personal thing... hands on knees and timing is what is being taught.

[Thunderheads]

not its not being taught.. just a personal thing... hands on knees and timing is what is being taught.

thanks, ...just something I've noticed and it's mostly with the younger guys ....

[mstaylor]

They would make great scissor guys though.     

[KLAH316]

Ok,

just something I've noticed, so no one get all wigged out ..... I'm simply asking a question.

 

I've noticed MLB mechanics following a pattern for an 'out' call.   Both feet always stay planted, ...as if their nailed to the ground.  I first noticed (I think it was) Jordan Baker, but recently, I've noticed a few other guys (usually the younger guys) doing the same thing.

 

Is this being taught?   Again, ...just wondering...it's no big deal...........       Haid' ....  anyone else?

 

Here's Mike Mulchinski

http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?content_id=30470763&topic_id=9782246

 

Here's Jordan Baker

http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?content_id=30477123&topic_id=9782246

actually , in this one his back leg swings a little  bit ....

With Baker, It's not that he's "Nailed" to the ground.... He's stuck there because of all the Gum. 

[UMP45]

Basiclly they can't step in to the call because they are already "stepped" in to the play.

[Texas Manny]

Basiclly they can't step in to the call because they are already "stepped" in to the play.

What he said...

[blue23ll]

not its not being taught.. just a personal thing... hands on knees and timing is what is being taught.

HOK for what?  Good calls and positioning on both these plays, btw.

[mstaylor]

 

not its not being taught.. just a personal thing... hands on knees and timing is what is being taught.

HOK for what?  Good calls and positioning on both these plays, btw.

 

Because school teaches robots. Then once  they start working they develop their own style, but to get out of school they tech everyone the same thing so they have a standard to rate everyone. 

[JaxRolo]

They would make great scissor guys though.

Really?!?!?

[mstaylor]

Sorry, couldn't resist.<br /><br />Sent from my C771 using Tapatalk 2<br /><br />

[Haid D' Salaami]

 

not its not being taught.. just a personal thing... hands on knees and timing is what is being taught.

HOK for what?  Good calls and positioning on both these plays, btw.

 

without watching the video at first, i thought he was asking about calls on the bases.. then after you posted, i watched the call...

 

But to answer your question, yes we are taught at school to call all outs starting HOK............its a baseline to eval people..

[blue23ll]

You use HOK to set yourself to see the call? On the bases and the plate? I stopped doing that years ago, and now just use a standing set position. HOK when in B or C though.

[mstaylor]

He's saying HOKs is being taught at school so they have a standard to judge by. 

[Haid D' Salaami]

He's saying HOKs is being taught at school so they have a standard to judge by. 

Thanks...

 

But i do use HOK, but i stand in the scissors and have my hands on my knee's.. or sometimes it will be a standing scissors just depends.

[Umpire in Chief]

I like the modified scissors. Especially on plays where I am going to have a second play. I can quickly shift my hips for play #2 and maybe get a step or two depending on the first play, but I am set for both calls. I just feel more mobile in the modified scissors as my set position. 

[mstaylor]

See, you guys are just one step away from scissoring the plate.     

[BRUMP]

See, you guys are just one step away from scissoring the plate.     

 

 

dream on mike