Tonight's Strike Zone

[Docwaukee]

[Angel Oracle]

The anti-Eric Gregg

[101halo]

As much as I appreciate Brooks Baseball, am I the only one that wishes they used 4 different colors rather than 2 colors and 2 shapes? 

[TroutField]

I used to be so against getting rid of umpires to call balls and strikes but I’m so in favor of it now, it seems they are getting worse. Ohtani was getting squeezed and it added to his struggles 

[Chuck]

It was utter...

[tdawg87]

Umpires play far too significant a role in the games. There's obviously going to be inconsistencies but a strike is a strike and a ball is a ball. It's not up for interpretation.

I'm not sure I'm up for robots or some shit but I'm certainly for these assholes being actually held accountable for fucking up. Games shouldn't be directly affected by the umpires.

[Docwaukee]

vs. lefties.  

LAA - 3 pitches outside the zone call strikes.  2 others near the edge called strikes.  5 pitches in the zone call balls

HOU - 2 pitches outside the zone called strikes.  1 pitch inside the zone called a ball

 

vs. righties

LAA - 2 outside the zone called strikes.  2 others that were barely on the edge called strikes.  8 pitches in the zone called balls.  5 of which were touching the edge

Hou - 2 outside the zone called strikes.  11 pitches inside the zone called balls.  9 of which were on the edge.  

 

one of the most inconsistent and horrible ball/strike calling performances I have seen from an ump across the board.  

[JustATroutFan]

I'll take the win, that is all that matters! 

[101halo]

4 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

vs. lefties.  

LAA - 3 pitches outside the zone call strikes.  2 others near the edge called strikes.  5 pitches in the zone call balls

HOU - 2 pitches outside the zone called strikes.  1 pitch inside the zone called a ball

 

vs. righties

LAA - 2 outside the zone called strikes.  2 others that were barely on the edge called strikes.  8 pitches in the zone called balls.  5 of which were touching the edge

Hou - 2 outside the zone called strikes.  11 pitches inside the zone called balls.  9 of which were on the edge.  

 

one of the most inconsistent and horrible ball/strike calling performances I have seen from an ump across the board.  

I think the word inconsistent is the most important. An ump that has a weird zone, but is consistent with it, can be adjusted for. The ump would still suck, but you could at least say "hey, pitcher/catcher/coach, why didn't you adjust?" A zone like this you just have to throw up your arms and hope for good luck. 

[Taylor]

It's funny how these graphs still label the Angels as "ana."

[Fish Oil]

Anyone see the ump at the beer stand between innings?

 

[kevinb]

Can’t wait till umpires are done in baseball. Technology is there to get all the balls and strikes correct. It’s unlike any other sport 

[kevinb]

1 hour ago, tdawg87 said:

Umpires play far too significant a role in the games. There's obviously going to be inconsistencies but a strike is a strike and a ball is a ball. It's not up for interpretation.

I'm not sure I'm up for robots or some shit but I'm certainly for these assholes being actually held accountable for fucking up. Games shouldn't be directly affected by the umpires.

Ok so question why would u not be ok with technology getting every ball and strike correct instead of let’s say 80% correct ?

[Bull58]

If it wasn't for the umpire union we wouldn't see disgraces behind the catcher

[Angel Oracle]

3 hours ago, Bull58 said:

If it wasn't for the umpire union we wouldn't see disgraces behind the catcher

Yep, thank the Country Bumpkin, Joe West.   What a joke!

[Second Base]

Swiss cheese strike zone. He seemed to decide ball and strike based on the situation and who was on the mound.

[Lou]

6 hours ago, Kevinb said:

Ok so question why would u not be ok with technology getting every ball and strike correct instead of let’s say 80% correct ?

80% ?

come on . . . 

[Angel Oracle]

1 hour ago, Scotty@AW said:

Swiss cheese strike zone. He seemed to decide ball and strike based on the situation and who was on the mound.

He obviously went to MSU.

 

(Make Stuff Up)

[Stradling]

7 hours ago, Kevinb said:

Ok so question why would u not be ok with technology getting every ball and strike correct instead of let’s say 80% correct ?

80% is a joke right?  That would mean in an average game there’s 50-70 pitches called incorrectly.   

[Stradling]

I also doubt there would be 100% accuracy with Robo Umps

[yk9001]

I wasn't on the board last night, but I felt the zone was terrible.  And I hate when you guys complain about it.

[Stradling]

I still think the old adage is true.  If you are throwing strikes you get the call.  If you are throwing a lot of pitches out of the zone you won’t get borderline calls.  Not to mention if your catcher is set up high and you hit the bottom of the zone it’s probably going to be called a ball.  Also watched Maldonado set up outside and caught the ball on the inside corner and it was called a ball.   Hit the catchers glove and you’ll get the call.  

[yk9001]

16 minutes ago, SuperTroopers said:

I still think the old adage is true.  If you are throwing strikes you get the call.  If you are throwing a lot of pitches out of the zone you won’t get borderline calls.  Not to mention if your catcher is set up high and you hit the bottom of the zone it’s probably going to be called a ball.  Also watched Maldonado set up outside and caught the ball on the inside corner and it was called a ball.   Hit the catchers glove and you’ll get the call.  

I'm not sure any of that is in the rule book.

[Stradling]

14 minutes ago, yk9001 said:

I'm not sure any of that is in the rule book.

Nope, but you’ve reluctantly watched enough baseball to know it’s true.  

[Troll Daddy]

Calling ball and strikes has to be the hardest job in baseball. I’m sure those here who’ve umpired behind the plate at any level would agree. 

I prefer the human element behind the plate. They could install a electronic challenge system with instant results?