There’s a lot of good softball action in the NCAA, that is, in between umpires reviewing the calls. Seriously, umpires are about as effective as a WWE ref. Here’s what needs to happen to make it watchable again.
No more leave early reviews
Every homerun with a runner on base is now subject to a “left early” review. Kills the momentum of the game. Everyone stands around while the umps go watch the replay and confirm what everyone already knows. However, watching the losing team save a review for the walk-off play to delay the celebrations is fun.
Pitch Counts
Letting someone throw 160 pitches in a game is borderline abuse. Yes, the motion is different. However, you still move muscles, tendons, and ball/socket joints. There is also stress on the hips, femur, and shin bones. Pitch counts benefit your team by requiring them to develop a pitching staff. This prevents the overuse of your superstar and avoids injury.
No more arguing balls and strikes
The umpires are calling too many balls. Umpires don’t call the strike zone anymore. They call down the middle. This gives the advantage to the hitter by looking for a sweet spot meatball. Umpires need to call the corners and allow pitchers to hone their craft.
Let umps make the call
No more coaches calling safe from the first and third box. Do you know how you can increase your chances of being safe? Run though the bag and don’t try to make airplane wings calling yourself safe.
No more check swing reviews
Unless it’s by a field ump, keep that person paying attention to the game
Slappers can only foul it off 3 times
You get only one chance for a bunt on strike three. No more fifteen foul ball slap at bats.
No more obstruction calls
You want the bag or plate? You’ve best hit the weight room and then knock that ball out of their glove.
In game suspensions for..
- Anyone who yells “Let’s Go” more than once
- Excessive celebrations for catching fly balls or grounders (Spiking the softball)
- Automattic forfeit for anyone who starts the cheer that sounds like the 2 Live Crew, “Hey we want some…”
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