Chief Justice John Roberts' claim that it's his "job to call balls and strikes" has been oft-repeated, including at the Senate confirmation hearings when Judge Brett Kavanaugh was nominated to the highest court. But how accurate is it? Gavel Talks host Richard Ginkowski, a judge, joins Dan Ronan, an umpire, to discuss how the responsibilities of a judge and a baseball umpire are similar - and how they differ.
Gavel Talks listeners will learn that calling balls and strikes requires a multitude of split-second assessments and umpires can't wait for briefs and aren't into oral arguments! If you're a die-hard baseball fan you'll find Dan Ronan's analysis fun and informative (and, if not, the technical talk may convince you that there's a lot to calling balls and strikes).