Baseball umpires aren't blind. They just have trouble breathing, study of balls and strikes shows
Behind the Mask - Episode 118: The Hop (and other pitching discussion) – Central Illinois Softball Assigning
High school umps have a new perspective on balls and strikes
What are some things batters are allowed to ask the home plate umpire in baseball? - Quora
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Fastball Narrative
What sound should an umpire make when calling a strike? - Quora
It Is Time for Major League Baseball Umpires to Stop Calling Balls and Strikes
Why do baseball umpires replace baseballs that are pitched in the dirt, whereas baseballs that are hit into play are not replaced? - Quora
What sound should an umpire make when calling a strike? - Quora
Players, umpires adjust to calling balls and strikes from behind pitcher's mound
It Is Time for Major League Baseball Umpires to Stop Calling Balls and Strikes
Londoner watching the BOS v NYY game. Have no idea what's going on, but it's fun. : r/baseball