- Aug 21, 2008
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This is a serious question, and not one of my famous sarcastic ones. What is the deal with the wrist bands? Honestly, what is the purpose? In days gone by, a coach would sit on a bucket and give the signal to the catcher (which is ridiculous itself) but besides that. I ASSUME the wrist band is meant to hide the signal better, God forbid they teach the catcher how to call a game herself. But how is it harder to pick the signal being relayed to the wrist band as opposed to the signal being sent to the catcher? What is the difference? I've even see hitters looking at wrist bands as if they can't figure out what the coach's signals are. Talk about overkill. And, I'm even talking about Division 1 college pitchers who basically throw 3 (maybe 4) pitches.... imagine how much complexity must go into the 12 year old who throws 65mph and has 12 pitches!!!!!!!
For over 100 years, a catcher would put down signals and the pitcher would throw. Now, it's like directions to setting up a space shuttle launch. Why do people have to make things soooooo complicated? I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bill
For over 100 years, a catcher would put down signals and the pitcher would throw. Now, it's like directions to setting up a space shuttle launch. Why do people have to make things soooooo complicated? I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bill