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[tasmtairy]

Originally Posted by duster1979

The "strike zone" that they show on TV is problematic for a couple of reasons. First of all, it doesn't actually line up with the actual strike zone for whatever reason. Secondly, while it shows whether or not a pitch has traveled through the "strike zone" at some point on its way to the catcher's mitt, it doesn't clearly show if the ball was in the strike zone as it crossed the plate.

A few weeks ago Marquee Network forgot to put that stupid rectangle on the screen at the start of a Cub game. I didn't realize how much I despised it's presence until I had the opportunity to watch an inning without it for the first time in years.

Oh that's interesting! Thank you.

[jmgg]

Originally Posted by duster1979

The "strike zone" that they show on TV is problematic for a couple of reasons. First of all, it doesn't actually line up with the actual strike zone for whatever reason. Secondly, while it shows whether or not a pitch has traveled through the "strike zone" at some point on its way to the catcher's mitt, it doesn't clearly show if the ball was in the strike zone as it crossed the plate.

A few weeks ago Marquee Network forgot to put that stupid rectangle on the screen at the start of a Cub game. I didn't realize how much I despised it's presence until I had the opportunity to watch an inning without it for the first time in years.

This is what I tried to explain on post #3 of this thread. All most people see is where the catcher catches it. These MLB pitchers nowadays have some nasty stuff. I couldn't imagine batting against them. The movement they put on the ball can really make that superimposed strikezone as inacurate as many of the really messed up umpire calls they actually make.

EVEN SO, I think the umpiring is getting worse.

[Sydney123]

I like watching baseball….just the way it is, flaws and all.