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re: Everyone bitching about the catcher interference call

Posted on 5/25/23 at 10:44 pm to
Posted by lsumailman61
Gulf Shores
Member since Oct 2006
7611 posts
Posted on 5/25/23 at 10:44 pm to
Was at the game yesterday behind the LSU dugout so not the best view of the strike zone but could see knees to chest clearly. Crazy how many pitches I thought were strikes were called balls.
Posted by LaPlace Mafia
Bossier City
Member since Dec 2013
270 posts
Posted on 5/25/23 at 10:51 pm to
This loss is on millazo’s bonehead mistake of sticking his glove out too far on a perfect pitch and Travinski’s base running blunder period
Posted by drizztiger
Deal With it!
Member since Mar 2007
37346 posts
Posted on 5/25/23 at 10:57 pm to
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Was at the game yesterday behind the LSU dugout so not the best view of the strike zone but could see knees to chest clearly. Crazy how many pitches I thought were strikes were called balls.
Imagine being behind home plate and have no idea what you're going to call a ball or strike in the same location.

This season has taught me that if I was a bus driver, I would definitely sign up for $50 a night to be an SEC umpire. Easy money, just do whatever the frick you want.

Posted by IM_4_LSU
Augusta, GA
Member since Mar 2014
9001 posts
Posted on 5/26/23 at 6:10 am to
Trackman for the SEC has shown only 94% of pitches in the strike zone have been called strikes this year...that is downright terrible. The SEC has been squeezing pitchers all year. I don't think it has overly favored one team over the other but its something that needs to be addressed.
Posted by Tigerpride18
Lakewood Colorado
Member since Sep 2017
29535 posts
Posted on 5/26/23 at 6:20 am to
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Today it was JJ’s infield alignment when Slavens hit a perfect double play ball, but we had no one in the zip code.


You do know that the outfield alignment is done by wanaka and I’d guess that he does infield as well.

Either way, I hope you realize that the alignment isn’t just something they guess at. They base it on analytics 100% if you go by analytics then you have to go by them every time for it to average out in your favor. The pitches have to be thrown in the right spots that align with how the defense is setup .

I never hear anyone say a word whenever our defense is aligned in a different direction than normal and it gets us the out because of it.

I don’t want to see anyone bitch about alignment unless they have the numbers that say how many times it’s worked vs not worked . Jay has those numbers and if the shifting didn’t work more than 50% of the time then he wouldn’t be doing it
Posted by Penrod
Member since Jan 2011
39582 posts
Posted on 5/26/23 at 6:43 am to
Why would anyone bitch about the catcher interference call. That was clearly interference, and it was a great call by the ump.
Posted by ToulaTiger31
Ridgeland
Member since Aug 2014
446 posts
Posted on 5/26/23 at 6:47 am to
The batter was outside the box. Almost standing on top of Milazzo
Posted by Cuz413
Member since Nov 2007
7361 posts
Posted on 5/26/23 at 6:50 am to
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why though? what did arkansas do to deserve to win?


Strung together some great plate appearances on Skenes.

And benefitted by the 12" x 12" strike zone of the home plate umpire that inning.

Some guys battled on 2 strikes and eventually either walked, or, put the ball in play.
Posted by LSUNV
In the woods or on the water
Member since Feb 2011
22422 posts
Posted on 5/26/23 at 6:52 am to
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I never hear anyone say a word whenever our defense is aligned in a different direction than normal and it gets us the out because of it


frick off with this stupid bullshite! I couldn’t intentionally get us out of position as much as we have been this year and if you don’t see that then you don’t watch this team very much at all
Posted by DropKick
Member since May 2023
52 posts
Posted on 5/26/23 at 7:01 am to
Shift should be outlawed.
Posted by OBATiger
Orange Beach
Member since Mar 2023
1157 posts
Posted on 5/26/23 at 7:54 am to
What ever dude the umps always cheat their asses off
Posted by Meauxjeaux
98836 posts including my alters
Member since Jun 2005
40049 posts
Posted on 5/26/23 at 8:04 am to
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I don’t want to see anyone bitch about alignment unless they have the numbers that say how many times it’s worked vs not worked . Jay has those numbers and if the shifting didn’t work more than 50% of the time then he wouldn’t be doing it


Well it Was 0-4 yesterday so you got a long way to go to get to 50% just off one game.
Posted by Revelator
Member since Nov 2008
58130 posts
Posted on 5/26/23 at 8:15 am to
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Screw that elbow pad call, that was bs.



What’s to stop a player from wearing an elbow pad that sticks out 2 feet!
Posted by RockChalkTiger
A Little Bit South of Saskatoon
Member since May 2009
10454 posts
Posted on 5/26/23 at 8:35 am to
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frick umps that squeeze a pitcher for one team but give a massive strike zone to the opposing pitcher.

If you think umps aren't getting a little money on the side, you need to read Personal Foul. These guys get paid shite but can absolutely influence a game, all with the excuse of being "terrible." They are all on the take.
Posted by RockChalkTiger
A Little Bit South of Saskatoon
Member since May 2009
10454 posts
Posted on 5/26/23 at 8:38 am to
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consistently horrific.

Yet never suffer any consequences for how "bad" they are. While the league office generates and distributes record revenue. Makes you wonder doesn't it?
Posted by Genestealer55
ARLINGTON
Member since May 2017
7294 posts
Posted on 5/26/23 at 8:39 am to
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should be remedied by computers replacing HP umps immediately.


There’s really no excuse for this given the technology we have had for awhile now. If one of the stuffiest uptight sports like tennis can turn to technology, so can baseball.
Posted by Coach112214
Member since Sep 2015
42 posts
Posted on 5/26/23 at 9:13 am to
When his back foot was out the box.
Posted by Xuaerbt
Member since Nov 2021
28 posts
Posted on 5/26/23 at 9:22 am to
Same guy (Diggs) had catchers interference the day before against A&M right before the grand slam .
Posted by TigerCub
Team Boxtard
Member since May 2006
20284 posts
Posted on 5/26/23 at 9:31 am to
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Trackman for the SEC has shown only 94% of pitches in the strike zone have been called strikes this year...that is downright terrible.


Not that I don't believe it because I do, but where did you hear that number at? It really needs to brought up during the offseason.
Posted by IM_4_LSU
Augusta, GA
Member since Mar 2014
9001 posts
Posted on 5/26/23 at 9:59 am to
It was spoken about on the broadcast during the Auburn series.
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