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Get the call right; if the batter swung, it should be called a swing
Who says that one umpire's call is more right than another's? In every other situation where you may have a call compromised by a bad angle, different view, etc. the two umpires get together and discuss it. When the discussion is over, the calling umpire still makes the decision as to reverse or stay with his call.
But in a checked swing review, there is no discussion. The calling umpire is overruled by the BU. And everyone says," Oh good, we got the call right." An umpire 75' away who may also have been watching a runner somehow is deemed more right then the PU.
Not only is the BU further away, he has a different angle (not necessarily right, just different), and possibly has different judgment values as to what constitutes a swing. (Again, not more right, just different).
I dont see it as a case of who is right or wrong. I feel that there are times when I do not want my call changed. If it is a discussion situation, I can disregard my partners input and stay with my original call. In a checked swing situation, I do not get that option unless I refuse to go to partner. Which is my right!
WMB
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