I have seen it. Not uncommon. I think it’s to let the catcher know he is

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Ready for the pitch and to make sure he is lineup with strike zone.

Posted: 05/20/2025 at 04:48 PM ET

(In response to this post by GCHokieof91)

Did anyone else notice the HP umpire putting -- GCHokieof91 May 20, 2025 at 04:32 PM ET

GCHokieof91 • 05/20/25 04:32 PM ET

I've seen it before ** -- HokiesACC2004 May 20, 2025 at 07:23 PM ET

HokiesACC2004 • 05/20/25 07:23 PM ET

Nah. Seen it before, done it before. Not common but not uncommon.** -- B Hokie May 20, 2025 at 06:33 PM ET

B Hokie • 05/20/25 06:33 PM ET

Always thought it was to let the catcher know what side he was lining up on** -- atlhokie1 May 20, 2025 at 04:58 PM ET

atlhokie1 • 05/20/25 04:58 PM ET

I have seen it. Not uncommon. I think it’s to let the catcher know he is ◄ -- HokienGeorjaw May 20, 2025 at 04:48 PM ET

HokienGeorjaw • 05/20/25 04:48 PM ET

Seen it quite frequently. Not sure why though. ** -- SHPHOKIE May 20, 2025 at 04:44 PM ET

SHPHOKIE • 05/20/25 04:44 PM ET

I’ve seen guys do it and yes they usually ask from ones -- hokiepro May 20, 2025 at 04:34 PM ET

hokiepro • 05/20/25 04:34 PM ET

It looked like he was pushing a little bit** -- GCHokieof91 May 20, 2025 at 04:36 PM ET

GCHokieof91 • 05/20/25 04:36 PM ET

Yea, must have put $$$ on Stanford, damn cheating umps against VT.** -- hokietony May 20, 2025 at 04:55 PM ET

hokietony • 05/20/25 04:55 PM ET