This is why pitchers won’t be challenging strike zone calls
What Happened
In the Jomboy breakdown video, pitcher Fernando Cruz challenged a strike zone call, but catcher Austin Wells disagreed, believing the pitch was 2.8 inches outside. The video suggests that this interaction is notable because the pitcher's perspective on the pitch location may not be as reliable as the catcher's, and teams may quickly prohibit pitchers from challenging strike zone calls.
Why This Matters
Fernando Cruz challenges a strike call he's convinced was a strike, but catcher Austin Wells shuts him down fast saying it was 2.8 inches outside. This breakdown perfectly explains why pitchers have literally zero business challenging balls and strikes and why teams are about to ban them from even trying.
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Key Moments
Who / What Is Involved
Players: Fernando Cruz, Austin Wells.
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Full Transcript
Click timestamps to jump to that momentI think this season we're going to see a
lot of this and then we're going to see
none of this. Fernando Cruz throws a
fast ball on the outside. He challenges
it, touches his head. Catcher Austin
Wells like, "No, no, no, no." And he's
like, "Yeah, let's do it. I think it was
a strike. I had a good view." And Austin
Wells is like, "I I think I have a
better view. I think that was about
approximately 2.8 in outside." They go
to review it. Oh, 2.8 in ball. Oh, I
think we're gonna see a lot because look
at the position and what his body is
doing when that ball crosses the plate.
That's his vantage point. That's what
he's trusting as a pitcher. Look at the
catcher. His head's completely still. I
think that's the better view. I think
teams are going to quickly say, "Hey,
starters, you're out."
Not allowed.