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When a league / tournament uses a plate and a mat is the plate considered part of the mat and called a strike? I’m sure it varies to some degree by association or league but what is the general call.
We use mats here. The only issue is a good pitcher can hit the front of the plate and the back of the mat. It makes it hard to set in the box as they call out of the box here.
Our leagues up here use the mat covering the plate, so even if the pitch lands on the front edge of the mat, its called a strike. Pretty frustrating when a pitch doesnt even come close to going over the plate is considered a strike. Have to stand in the front of the batters box to prevent this.
SPO and NSA here in southern Ontario. NSA also uses fiberglass boards as well, as when the ball hits it, makes a noise and its called a strikeThis is the only real issue with mats; the 6'-5" guy has the same strike zone as his 5'-0" girlfriend. If the pitcher is allowed a decent arc, that short pitch that catches the front lip is a long way away from the 12' pitch that hits the back edge.
"Up here"... you happen to be playing SPN?
My first few SPN tournies with that rectangular mat were a bit of a rude awakening.