2018 MLB Playoff Thread: Where's Mike Trout?

[Xno Kappa]

I think the Mookie Betts interference call was correct. His glove was heading directly to the spot before crashing into the hands that ended up hitting the ball

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I think it’s absolutely wrong. This isn’t Derek Jeter’s 96 ALCS homerun with the little kid blatantly sticking his arm out into the field of play. The ball was chest level high into the fans, and seemed to be past the wall. At the very least definitely over it. At that point it’s absolutely fair game for the fans to try and catch it. Whether Betts could’ve caught it or not is irrelevant.

You can’t assume a double play, but you can assume Betts makes that redonkulous catch? Fuck outta here.

Not you specifically Moss, just talking in general lol.

[Krandor]

Why does it seem the universe wants fucking Boston/LA for the world series. Why the fuck does it want me to potentially cheer for the fucking red sox?

At the end of the day, nothing in baseball is more important then Fuck The Dodgers.

And Betts was totally going to make that catch. It sucks, but the fan interference was the right call. Now if the security guard wasn't blocking the one camera angle so they could clearly see it might be a different story.

[Xno Kappa]

And make no mistake, the only reason the call stood was because it was the initial call made. The best camera angle was blocked by a security guard so there wasn’t enough evidence to overturn it.

So in that respect, yes, the call was correct. But it’s more because Joe West can’t help but insert himself into a quintessential moment. Him and his homie Angel Hernandez can go kick rocks.

[Moss]

I think it’s absolutely wrong. This isn’t Derek Jeter’s 96 ALCS homerun with the little kid blatantly sticking his arm out into the field of play. The ball was chest level high into the fans, and seemed to be past the wall. At the very least definitely over it. At that point it’s absolutely fair game for the fans to try and catch it. Whether Betts could’ve caught it or not is irrelevant.

You can’t assume a double play, but you can assume Betts makes that redonkulous catch? Fuck outta here.

Not you specifically Moss, just talking in general lol.

If there was a rule saying that there can't be interference if the ball is "out of play" - that would be one thing, and I'd agree with you.

But if there is no such rule, you have to make the interference call, otherwise you're telling opposing fans to fuck with the opposing player to prevent them from making the catch if the ball is "out of play" on a foul ball or potential homer.

Fan interference is always a messy and tricky call.

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[Melena]

If there was a rule saying that there can't be interference if the ball is "out of play" - that would be one thing, and I'd agree with you.

But if there is no such rule, you have to make the interference call, otherwise you're telling opposing fans to fuck with the opposing player to prevent them from making the catch if the ball is "out of play" on a foul ball or potential homer.

Fan interference is always a messy and tricky call.

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This is the official rule from MLB. Once the ball has cleared an out of play barrier (fence, etc), the player can still go for the ball, but fans are under no obligation to get out of the way as the right to the ball is lost.

The rule further states that "no interference shall be allowed when a fielder reaches over a fence, railing, rope or into a stand to catch a ball. He does so at his own risk. However, should a spectator reach out on the playing field side of such fence, railing or rope, and plainly prevent the fielder from catching the ball, then the batsman should be called out for the spectator's interference.

[Moss]

Ok that was the wrong call then lol. Idk how they can argue the ball wasn't beyond the fence

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[Xno Kappa]

I’m not asking for machine umps, but just take this into consideration for just a bit. The MLB expects 100 year old Joe West to make an accurate call on a split second bang bang play from 150+ feet away.

C’mon son.

[Moss]

They have no excuse with the replay review. There's no question the interference happened out of play.

I would like machine umps for balls/strikes though, it drives me insane

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[Krandor]

Eh, I'd like to see it for everything but calling balls and strikes. Knowing how an individual ump views the strike zone is a big part of the game, and plays a big part in the skill level of a catcher.

Of course that's assuming the ump calls it the same throughout an entire game, which obviously doesn't always happen.

[Melena]

Normally I'm fine with Human umps, so long as the majority of shit gets done right. That said, Angel Hernandez and his bullshit racial discrimination suit can sit on the unemployment line. By far the worst ump in MLB.

[Xno Kappa]

Fuck the Red Sox!

All our hope rides on Milwaukee.

[Moss]

Eh, I'd like to see it for everything but calling balls and strikes. Knowing how an individual ump views the strike zone is a big part of the game, and plays a big part in the skill level of a catcher.

Of course that's assuming the ump calls it the same throughout an entire game, which obviously doesn't always happen.

Personally I don't care for an ump's individual strike zone to impact the game. Strike zones widening on 3-0 or tightening on young or wild pitchers is stupid and unfair and the game would be better off without it. Hitters with a discerning batting eye should be rewarded. It's dumb that hitters have to swing at a 2 strike pitch because they can't trust the ump to get the call right.

Pitch framing is essentially the ability to fool the umpire - I don't care if that's lost from the game either.

It will probably be a loooong time before we see it since it's not an easy thing to implement but I can dream of a world where pitchers and hitters aren't constantly getting mad about ball/strike calls.



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[Xno Kappa]

And here I thought the MLB was above the favoritism.

Not having to deal with Rodgers or Brady getting super lenient ticky tack automatic 1st down/overturn refcalls late in a drive. Even forcing league wide rule changes. I don’t pay attention to basketball, because that too always reek of ref intervention. You know, with the whole betting on their own games and shit a few years back. That and the last two minutes turning into 10.

This shit is disgusting. Brewers don’t make it to the WS I’m not watching.

[Outlaw]

Houston had a great season but Boston was just too good.

Xno, I don't think your going to be watching this year. ^^;

[archibaldcrane]

Who likes 2-out RBIs?

How about 3 2-out RBI hits on back to back to back pitches?

[archibaldcrane]

BREWERS

cmon bg bandwagon get hype

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[Krandor]

From Reddit

Pete: In fact, isn't "Milwaukee" an Indian name?

Alice Cooper: Yes, Pete, it is. Actually, it's pronounced "mill-e-wah-que" which is Algonquin for "RBI doubles."

[Xno Kappa]

lmao

[archibaldcrane]

YELICH

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[Xno Kappa]

Why did they take out Hader!?