IUFLA Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 8 minutes ago, btownqb said: I cringed the first time I heard of the idea... but man... Already happening on a limited basis in AAA ball... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 9 minutes ago, btownqb said: I cringed the first time I heard of the idea... but man... Same but I'm getting closer and closer to just saying screw it. These MLB hitters know the zone better than anyone. Their eyes have been trained since Jr High. When I see umps consistently not only have different zones but change the zone in the top of the 5th I've just had enough. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 Who can forget Eric Gregg vs the Braves in the 1997 NLCS? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 Just now, Seeking6 said: Same but I'm getting closer and closer to just saying screw it. These MLB hitters know the zone better than anyone. Their eyes have been trained since Jr High. When I see umps consistently not only have different zones but change the zone in the top of the 5th I've just had enough. I can absolutely understand a hitter going nuts on an ump for something like this. And the arrogance of some umps/refs is NUTTY. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 Just now, IUFLA said: Who can forget Eric Gregg vs the Braves in the 1997 NLCS? L O L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Same but I'm getting closer and closer to just saying screw it. These MLB hitters know the zone better than anyone. Their eyes have been trained since Jr High. When I see umps consistently not only have different zones but change the zone in the top of the 5th I've just had enough. Heck, I've seen them do it all game long.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 12 minutes ago, btownqb said: I can absolutely understand a hitter going nuts on an ump for something like this. And the arrogance of some umps/refs is NUTTY. It's what Schwarber did last year when got tossed. He basically told the umps not just for him and his team but the other team as well. The zone changes so much nobody can develop consistency so it leads to them chasing bad pitches and more strikeouts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 And I hope they give the RoboUmp's a "stun" setting if somebody tries to shift too far, or calls one of them something like "Scrap Iron." 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 13 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: It's what Schwarber did last year when got tossed. He basically told the umps not just for him and his team but the other team as well. The zone changes so much nobody can develop consistency so it leads to them chasing bad pitches and more strikeouts. Personally.. I'd just put a faux ump behind the plate with an automated ear piece. Ball "crosses" the plate... ear piece with the K zone hooked up to it telling the ump whether it was a ball or strike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 1 hour ago, btownqb said: Personally.. I'd just put a faux ump behind the plate with an automated ear piece. Ball "crosses" the plate... ear piece with the K zone hooked up to it telling the ump whether it was a ball or strike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Seeking6 said: Same but I'm getting closer and closer to just saying screw it. These MLB hitters know the zone better than anyone. Their eyes have been trained since Jr High. When I see umps consistently not only have different zones but change the zone in the top of the 5th I've just had enough. I was taught at a young age to swing at anything close. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted April 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 Stats to know: Top 10 in pitches thrown so far this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 The Reds need to go to a 3 man starting rotation or hope for rain every few days. Tonight's starter Overton came in with a 10.63 era and has already given up 5 runs in 3 innings. They have minor league starter Abbott who in 11 innings has 24k's and 0 runs on 4 hits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 1 hour ago, 5fouls said: Stats to know: Top 10 in pitches thrown so far this season. Need to shut Nick down ASAP. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 I guess my question about what to do with Vossler when Votto comes back has been answered. Vossler first week he hit 3 HR and 9rbi but is now 1 for his last 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 51 minutes ago, IU Scott said: The Reds need to go to a 3 man starting rotation or hope for rain every few days. Lodolo, Greene, and rainouts in between? 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Lodolo, Greene, and rainouts in between? 😁 You forgot the Reds best starter so far in Ashcraft Edited April 15, 2023 by IU Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 Just now, IU Scott said: You forgot the Reds best starter so far in Ashcraft It was a play on "Spahn, Sain, and Dear Lord 2 days of rain" for the 48 Braves... Lodolo, Ashcraft and Dear Lord 2 kegs of Bud Draft... Better? 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 31 minutes ago, IUFLA said: It was a play on "Spahn, Sain, and Dear Lord 2 days of rain" for the 48 Braves... Lodolo, Ashcraft and Dear Lord 2 kegs of Bud Draft... Better? 🙂 I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 Phillies has a LHP reliever Alvarado who is almost unhittable. So far this season in 6.1 innings he has 16k's. Against the Reds in 3 innings he has 9k's and only 1 hit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted April 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 Barry Larkin just apologized to Hoosier fans for saying University of Indiana instead of Indiana University when talking about Schwarber. Nott sure if that was from what he said last night or if he said it tonight. Not been paying as much attention tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 On 4/13/2023 at 8:04 PM, 5fouls said: Schwarber hits one out and Barry Larkin says 'University of Indiana'. Smh. Someone must have said something to Larkin because he corrected himself about Indiana University and not University of Indiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 There is an echo in here... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 Larkin, Harken, and 3 days of Barkin' 😯 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 Twins are 2-0 v the Yankees. It’s the end of the world as we know it!😂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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