I'd consider a team that didn't use available resources to steal signs a bunch of nimrods. No one criticizes the accepted tool of stealing signs from 2nd base. Technology (including a guy in the bleachers with binoculars) now allows a team to steal signs without a base runner. I see no difference with the man on 2nd scenario...or a guy in the stands...or a guy watching video.
The answer is one of two things: (1) be more clever with masking pitch calls, or (2) throw high and inside on an apparent low and away sign...and keep mixing it up.
Just assume signs are being stole because...they can be.
The answer is one of two things: (1) be more clever with masking pitch calls, or (2) throw high and inside on an apparent low and away sign...and keep mixing it up.
Just assume signs are being stole because...they can be.