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Old Fri Jun 01, 2007, 06:56pm
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Originally Posted by justmom
Also, I have to wonder...if the batter would have taken off running on the check swing (just in case it might have been a dropped third strike on appeal) would this have influenced both umpires into a mindset that if the batter thought it was a swing and a strike and is running, well then, it must have been? Who would honestly call the runner back and insist that they couldn't run on a check swing?
Interesting question. I have my mind made up when I call the pitch at the plate and when I see the batter's action with the bat, so subsequent activity would not be a factor. Actually, I usually click my indicator for a strike when I see the check swing as an offer, recording my judgement (to myself) for when my PU partner asks for help.
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