Скачать или смотреть Teachable - HP Umpire Chris Guccione Steals a Second (or Few) in Calling A Strike During CS

We spotlight HP Umpire Chris Guccione in this Teachable Moment, who holds his strike mechanic while Mariners catcher Luis Torres tries to catch Rays runner R1 Randy Arozarena stealing. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/...

The purpose of this review is to emphasize the importance of a plate umpire staying engaged throughout the entire play and not to let a strike mechanic get in the way of fulfilling one's responsibilities at home plate, namely to watch for potential interaction between the batter and catcher in case there is any interference or similar.

In this situation, Guccione exaggerates his held strike mechanic while keeping his head oriented toward the play or action area, observing that Tampa Bay batter Ji-Man Choi backed out of the box go give Seattle catcher Torres more than enough room to complete the throw without any interference.