Comments on: Only in baseball

By: Ken's Brother

Ken's Brother — Fri, 14 Oct 2005 18:19:52 +0000

Well it’s true. the umpire called strike three, but in that situation he’s not out.
I agree it’s a stupid rule particularly if you’re swinging at a pitch that’s so bad the catcher can’t catch it, you *really* deserve to be out.

By: Ken Crawford

Ken Crawford — Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:52:39 +0000

That’s at least a good idea for a halloween outfit.

By: Ken's Brother

Ken's Brother — Fri, 14 Oct 2005 15:58:20 +0000

Ken,
actually his call single was closer to a strike call then anything else. In my humble opinion, a strike out call has to have some flare to it (ala Leslie Nelson in the Naked Gun). The bigger the situation the bigger the call. Bottom of the ninth, world series, game seven, i wanna see a backflip or something damnit!
cheers,
me
PS I wonder if Fisher Price has like a little tyke umpire kit (ala little tyke doctor kit), because Gregory would look totally cool with that mattress pad on his chest.

By: Ken Crawford

Ken Crawford — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 23:52:05 +0000

That’s what I’m saying! My son Gregory has a more consistent strike signal than most umps. (Which is his favorite part of baseball, calling STEE-RIKE!!! while waving his hand to the right every time the pitcher pitches.)

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 22:34:33 +0000

Have you SEEN some of the hand signals that they use. It’s no wonder to me that they use audible statements.

Paul