- Oct 26, 2019
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If the ump calls it a strike, it's a strike. Every single time. I'm pretty sure this was Rad's point.
My kid likes to be further forward in the box to minimize pitch break, even if it's a small amount. We've all seen change-up and drops that catch the bottom of the strike zone, and end up in the dirt. Being in the back of the box makes it very difficult to hit those pitches. Similar issue at the top of the zone with riseball
If a change or drop bounces in the dirt and is called a strike, then hitters are in for a tough day…and so is the umpire.