Appeals

[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.