I think it depends on the day and the pitcher. They are not consistent at all. The Rock pitchers have no reputation. Hell, Maddux just had to get the ball in the same zip code and it was a strike. I'm not sure which was more irritating. Seeing good low strikes not get called and forcing Hoffman to elevate or that damn 1st base ump. I'll note that Black who is usually pretty calm was getting really pissed at the calls.