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?