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Originally Posted by PeteBooth
After the PU said
You as BU ON YOUR OWN are going to over-rule your partner.
that's a new one on me.
Me I wait until I am asked on the check swing.
What next are you going to call balls and strikes as BU as well.
Pete Booth
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So, Pete, you'd rather have this clusterf--k? Not me. There's a reason why the MLBUM has the section on voluntary strike, and why I use it even at the NCAA level, whether it's a D1 game or D3 game I work. It actually prevents problems like this from occurring. It's just common sense and good officiating.
A voluntary strike occurs when the batter has the opportunity to become a runner on a third strike not caught. At that time, the BU should immediately make the call on the half-swing without waiting for his partner to ask. As a plate umpire, I want my base partner(s) to do this!