re: Theory on Pitching staff getting better in Regionals.

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quote:UMPs everywhere are calling tight zones. If you're leaning on a change of scenery from umpires to help our pitching staff... good luck Do you have the stats on BB/9 from other conferences to support that position?

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So, I decided to do the work for you. The ACC averages 8.90 BB/9 combined for both teams in conference games. The SEC averages 10.05, almost 13% higher. SEC teams average giving up 4.01 BB/9 in non-conference games, while ACC team average 3.85 BB/9 or only a 4% difference. There is more inflation of walk totals in the SEC than the ACC by a pretty good margin.

Pretty sure no SEC umpires would be assigned to our regional. Or umpires from the conferences of any of the other teams in the regional.

Some of the pitching calls have been perplexing. Money was throwing change ups to start Tuesday and getting down 2-0. Reminds me of AA ball where they make a pitcher throw change ups the entire outing.

I know they use mid week games to tune up but sometimes it seems ridiculous.