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re: Why are umpires allowed to have their "own" strike zones?

Posted on 6/22/17 at 10:15 am to
Posted by Paddyshack
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Member since Sep 2015
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Posted on 6/22/17 at 10:15 am to
Sure there is a definition. The definition itself isnt subjective.
Each individual umpire makes it subjective. I used to set up 3 inches off the plate once I knew the ump would give my pitcher that call. That is part of the game, you have to use it to your advantage. You may not get that same call on the inside corner though. Then you go back in the dugout and tell all your mates that he is calling it 3 inches off. Now your team can make the adjustment and protect against getting rung up on that pitch.
Posted by Mo Jeaux
Member since Aug 2008
59129 posts
Posted on 6/22/17 at 10:19 am to
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Sure there is a definition. The definition itself isnt subjective.
Each individual umpire makes it subjective. I used to set up 3 inches off the plate once I knew the ump would give my pitcher that call. That is part of the game, you have to use it to your advantage. You may not get that same call on the inside corner though. Then you go back in the dugout and tell all your mates that he is calling it 3 inches off. Now your team can make the adjustment and protect against getting rung up on that pitch.



Yes, yes. We get that. This is part of your baseball lore thing. I disagree that it should be that way. That's all. I don't lose sleep over it, and I'm not going to protest.
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