First was close enough that I give the ump a pass. Second one was unacceptableThat's not on Gardner. Two HORRIBLE strike calls.
Didi has a low baseball IQ. It's in the scouting report that you like the first pitch. So you're not getting a fastball. Stop swinging.
He's a good player but he doesn't fit what we need to do.4-5 WAR player last season. Didi will rebound next season.
It's a tricky one because lots of times 1st pitch is the best one you are going to get in an entire at bat. Pitchers don't want to fall behind in the count immediately.