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Originally Posted by Dakota
Did the delayed reversal put the BR in jeopardy? Well, the answer to that question is the crux of the matter, isn't it?
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No, not really. You can resolve the issue with the answer to one question. Which player caused the issue.
The pitcher? No. The catcher? No, because if the batter didn't offer to hit the ball, failing to catch it is irrelevant. The runner on 3B? No. The coach? Definitely helped. The batter? Well, if the ball was in the strike zone, the umpire would have called the strike and there would be no issue. Apparently the coach thought the batter didn't check. The only thing that placed the BR in jeopardy was the batter's indecision and failure to hit the ball once s/he begins the swing.
Remember, a check swing is a batter-related shortcoming. It is not practiced. It is not an offensive strategy. A check swing is a weakness of the batter caused by indecision and inability to properly judge the pitch.