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Originally Posted by TussAgee11
I do not agree that it is a good idea to ask for an appeal to another umpire when the original, calling umpire knew he was right. We wouldn't do it in any other sitch, but the rules say we do it in this one. Why? I'm still not sure.
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1) The plate umpire has multiple things to watch -- and they might be happening at different locations.
2) Sometimes what a plate umpire "knows for certain" isn't what happened.
3) I've "never" had a coach ask to check if there wasn't some movement of the bat. If coaches are being a PITA about asking, then deal with that.
4) The time spent denying the request and then explaining it is longer thatn the time to check.
5) By tradition, if you don't check, you get the chit. If you ask, BU gets the chit (no matter the call).