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Originally posted by Rich Fronheiser
I would appeal anyway, even though I said "no he didn't go."
Why? Because the ball was in the dirt and caused a situation where we needed IMMEDIATE confirmation whether or not there was a swing. The defense could've waited until R3 came down the line, tagged him, and then appealed.
The "no he didn't go" is overruled, in my opinion, by the PBUC admonition to get help immediately if the ball gets away on strike three. The correct mechanic on a check swing is to ALWAYS say "no he didn't go" so what's the difference?
I'd be asking.
Rich
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I agree 98% with Rich. With a two-strike count and the ball in the dirt (especially one that eludes the catcher) you should
automatically appeal to BU. After further review of Warren's comments I think adding the
No He didn't go complicates the situation. I still think far too many umpires do not verbalize "BALL". Verbalizing works far better and I think results in calling more strikes. You can pause without someone being "surprised" by a subsequent strike call.