urout17 Posted October 30 Report Posted October 30 First off, I've never been to a professional umpire camp. With that said, I'm not a professional nor do I claim to be. The highest level I work is DII. Are they teaching a lower setup position for calling pitches? The last three umpires in the WS have had their eyes almost at the same height as the catcher more so than not. If I did that, I'd get reamed by my organization (and maybe a few head coaches). I'd just like to know. Thank you.
SeeingEyeDog Posted October 30 Report Posted October 30 We have four guys at the MLB level from my association. There is by no means a mandate on "working low" but, the guys who are doing it, are doing it because the data indicates it gives them the best accuracy. ~Dawg 1
Jimurray Posted October 30 Report Posted October 30 Looks like a “super slot”. Used when they are squeezed by the lean. Not recommended for us amateurs.
rcjhyman Posted October 31 Report Posted October 31 These guys weren't being squeezed. I noted Porter doing it for every batter. 2
BLWizzRanger Posted October 31 Report Posted October 31 1 hour ago, rcjhyman said: These guys weren't being squeezed. I noted Porter doing it for every batter. As I mentioned in the other thread where I personally noted his style, he does it for every game every batter. And amateur or not, it helped me when I tried to emulate him. 3
BigBlue4u Posted October 31 Report Posted October 31 9 hours ago, rcjhyman said: These guys weren't being squeezed. I noted Porter doing it for every batter. And, FYI, Porter missed only four pitches the entire game.!
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