Jim Reynolds

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Plays at the Plate

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with MLB umpire Jim Reynolds. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Jim about the different types of plays at the plate and what umpires are looking for on those plays.

December 24, 2022 Baseball Instruction
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What is the Strike Zone?

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with MLB umpire Jim Reynolds. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Jim to explain what the strike zone is.  

December 24, 2022 Baseball Instruction
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The Conversation Between Catchers and Home Plate Umpires

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with MLB umpire Jim Reynolds. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Jim about the conversations that go on between catchers and home plate umpires during the game.

December 24, 2022 Baseball Instruction
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Broadcaster Rules Challenge #4 Bronson Arroyo, Jeff Francoeur, Jim Reynolds MLB Ump

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June 16, 2020 Video - Broadcaster Rules Challenge
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Catcher’s Interference

Topics: Batted Ball, Batter, Batter's Box, Blog, Catcher, Catcher Interference, Dead Ball Area, Definitions, Equipment, Expert Analysis, Fair Territory, Fielding, Interference, Latest News, Manager, Obstruction, Official Baseball Rules, Rule of the Week, Rules Controversy, Umpire

On Sunday the Kansas City Royals and Houston Astros played at Minute Maid.  In the bottom of the second, Tony Kemp was batting with the bases loaded and one out when Kemp’s swing made contact with the mitt of Royals’ catcher Drew Butera.  Plate umpire Lance Barrett ruled the ball dead because it was a…

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