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I saw one of those grids last night that shows a straight away shot at the catcher and where the pitch was when it crossed the plate. It was an even worse call than that gif gives him credit for if you believe it.
Exhibit A why these, blind prima donna motherfuckers should be removed from calling balls and strikes. Imagine if this was some kind of really important game.
Awful.
I agree. If you computerize the strike zone, it makes the game too robotic. Might as well use a computer to simulate the game while we're at it. Human error is part of the game. Retarded idea.Computerized balls and strikes is a terrible idea. That was a horrid call, not issue with that, but for the most part I have no problem with umps and their strike zones. Now having instant replay for other calls I am for, just not balls and strikes.
Exactly.I have no problem if different umps have different strike zones...as long as they are consistent. That is part of the game, knowing the umpire and what kind of zone he has.
It is not part of the game.I have no problem if different umps have different strike zones...as long as they are consistent. That is part of the game, knowing the umpire and what kind of zone he has.
The STRIKE ZONE is that area over home plate the upper limit of which is a horizontal line at the midpoint between the top of the shoulders and the top of the uniformIt is not part of the game.
There is this little thing called a fucking rule book and you are supposed to follow it.
Yeah...I am down with that. They should put Matt Harvey is charge of it, because he can pretty much do anything right now.Ya I don't think computers need to be involved as the zone is adjusted based on the batter. What I do have a problem with is shitty umps who go without any consequence to their calls.
Yes, the umpire has to change the strike zone based on player, but that is no excuse for these guys who constantly call a strike when the ball is clearly outside or inside. That is based on home plate which doesn't change size. Every other game you hear the announcers say that the home plate ump "has been calling outside strikes all day" or something similar.The STRIKE ZONE is that area over home plate the upper limit of which is a horizontal line at the midpoint between the top of the shoulders and the top of the uniform
pants, and the lower level is a line at the hollow beneath the kneecap. The Strike Zone shall be determined from the batter’s stance as the batter is prepared to swing at a pitched ball.
These are the rules for the strike zone...it can be interpreted differently by humans...and probably by computers too.
There is no shame in losing to this years Mike Trout.This is embarrassing.
That's always kind of been the mindset and I'm generally OK with it. The idea of an absolute, universal strike zone via technology is interesting but potentially flawed too. I think it aids offense a little. At times now pitchers can gain a slight advantage if they know a particular ump gives them a more generous corner or whatever. I don't know. I think I mostly agree with Deuce that umps need to be held accountable but it would be nice if somehow blatantly blown calls like last night could be overturned. It's a shame when everyone knows it was a blown call as soon as it happens but nothing can be done about it.As long as the umpires strike zone doesn't change throughout the game I'm ok with it. They just need to be consistent.