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Originally Posted by waltjp
So why do we have swing appeals?
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Because it is expected, by rule, and no one is 100% on determining yes or no.
That being said, studies have shown that a very high percentage of major league players could not stop their bat once started, so why would we expect amateurs to be able to do so? Vast majority of "check swings" are swings.
In my pregame I always say that if I come to you on check swing appeal to give me what you got because if I missed a strike I want it back.