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I was at a pre-season scrimmage on 1b side drinking a coke when a LH batter tried to check his swing, he clearly did not, I could tell from where I was standing. Catcher, then HC asked for an appeal, PU would not go for it. They got into an argument about it. After the inning was over the PU takes his position along the foul line on the same side of the field as the defense coming off, and naturally, another argument ensues.

After his stint at the plate I asked him he learned anything, he seemed puzzled. I said #1, if they ask for an appeal ask your partner and don't worry about where they are, if they have nothing they will say so, but I could have called that one from behind the fence on the 1b side while drinking a coke. #2, never stand on the side of the field where defense comes off if something happened on defense that caused an argument. Go to opposite side.

In pre-game I always tell my partner that I am automatic on check swing appeals so be ready to give me what you got.

In your situtation, I would call time and have a meeting with my partner, tell him what I saw or did not see, and let him make the call after getting what feedback I have. The partner should realize it is his call, and after you get together and discuss the coach will know it was PU decision based on additional feedback and not just yours. And yes, have post game because he threw you under the bus.