Reply to "how to get that low pitch for a strike"

coach270910,000+ posts

I got thumbed once in college about 16 years ago. Even today when I'm playing catch with my guys there are certain balls I catch that make me want to curl up in the fetal position and cry my eyes out. I would have paid serious money back in the day to have a thumb protector.

I tell my guys the purpose of framing isn't to "buy" strikes but to make sure the ump gets a good look at it so he can make his own mind up. Give them a good picture of the pitch and they will call it what they call it.

Then talk to them - ask them if it needs to be up, in, out or down more. You will be amazed how many more strikes you get that way than almost anything else.

1/16/1110:50 PM

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