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Originally Posted by joelope
Little League game. Batter checks swing on high pitch which I would have called a ball. Ball hit batters hand. Batter fell to ground. I called dead ball, after coach checked him I awarded him first base. Defensive coach went ballistic. I told him it hit his hand and he started yelling his hand is part of the bat. I asked him when he bought the bat did the batters hand come with it. He just walked away saying that's terrible umpiring. Did I make the correct call or am I missing something.
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Ballistic and yelling are not good. Did you request for him to calm down? Be careful NOT to ask coaches any questions, especially one like the hands coming w/ bat. You may not like their response. How right or wrong you feel about it doesn't matter to anyone. The fuel you pour onto the fire may come back and hurt you later.
Did you make the right call? HTBT, and even then I may have missed it too. But unless your absolutely certain, or certain you will not change your call because of the coach's actions deserve no recognition; you may have asked your partner for his opinion. Most check swings are strikes. The batter fails to check his swing on time. Your partner may have had added info to your decision. "Did he go?' shuts coaches up really quick. Of course, your off the "limb" if your partner says no and you fall gently if he says yes. Move on quickly and play ball.