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I'll start by saying I also think it was a ball, but your image misleads...
First off, the camera is not looking directly down the line from pitcher to plate. It's at an angle.
Second, as you admitted, the ball was sweeping left to right. The ump doesn't call the pitch based on where it lands in the catcher's glove (as you seem to imply). He calls the pitch based on where it crosses the plate.
It's impossible to know exactly where it's crossing the plate, but here's my best estimate. Again, remember that the camera angle is a bit off. I'd say it's a ball, but I feel like it's in the river. It's not a full plate-length off as your lines suggest.
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PICTURE: 3rd strike call on McMillan...
-- jesuisvtguy
Mar 14, 2025 at 09:51 PM ET
jesuisvtguy
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03/14/25 09:51 PM ET
I'll start by saying I also think it was a ball, but your image misleads...
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-- HokieGAK
Mar 15, 2025 at 01:11 AM ET
HokieGAK
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03/15/25 01:11 AM ET
Yeah, what's called parallax error...
-- `lag
Mar 15, 2025 at 09:43 AM ET
`lag
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03/15/25 09:43 AM ET
If we are going to dissect it, let us do so...
-- jesuisvtguy
Mar 15, 2025 at 09:08 AM ET
jesuisvtguy
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03/15/25 09:08 AM ET
Great analysis, both posters, you' all must of been stem grads at Tech.**
-- Techdady
Mar 15, 2025 at 09:53 AM ET
Techdady
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03/15/25 09:53 AM ET
You blinded me with S C I E N C E but not as blind as the ump. :-)**
-- laphroaig
Mar 15, 2025 at 09:44 AM ET
laphroaig
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03/15/25 09:44 AM ET
Normally I would agree that it is tough to tell, but even the announcers
-- 133976Hokie
Mar 15, 2025 at 02:11 AM ET
133976Hokie
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03/15/25 02:11 AM ET
Yep, that one was bad even if pic is a bit deceiving. Overall, though, . .
-- MidloHokie
Mar 15, 2025 at 08:09 AM ET
MidloHokie
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03/15/25 08:09 AM ET
Yeah ump missed that one**
-- GCHokieof91
Mar 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM ET
GCHokieof91
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03/14/25 10:13 PM ET
Catcher is set up outside and the pitcher nailed it right at the catcher.
-- laphroaig
Mar 15, 2025 at 07:05 AM ET
laphroaig
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03/15/25 07:05 AM ET