Appeals

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by waltjp

Possibly, but when I asked the catcher what he wanted to appeal he didn't answer and seemed annoyed at his manager for asking. The pitch was easily a foot off the outside corner and in the dirt and there definitely was no attempt to bunt.

Doesn't matter where the pitch was. The batter made a half-swing (or half-bunt), and the defense made a legitimate request for an appeal.

As indicated, I'd grant this request, ESPECIALLY if the pitch was way outside: if you're watching the pitch, how do you know he didn't offer?

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Doesn't matter where the pitch was. The batter made a half-swing (or half-bunt), and the defense made a legitimate request for an appeal.

As indicated, I'd grant this request, ESPECIALLY if the pitch was way outside: if you're watching the pitch, how do you know he didn't offer?

While I agree of course that he should have asked for help since it was requested, it it quite easy for the PU to track the pitch and see the checked swing on his own. The PU should endeavor to get his own pitches, and not have to ask for help (unless requested) as much as possible. It looks weak for a PU to constantly need help on checked swings.