Get the call right

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

On any pitch, whether it be curves, sliders, or fastballs, I can see both the ball itself as well as the batter's arms, wrists and bat if he makes a check swing. It's one of those calls I feel a plate umpire should not miss in the first place.

1) Nobody called you a troll, so why the hostility?

2) You shouldn't be calling names. You don't like it when people call you names. I know, because I've read where you made it clear that you don't like being called names.

3) Adios my friend is a euphamism meaning "adios mother ******." Again, nobody was telling any "inside jokes, or referring to you in any way. Paranoia will destroy ya!

4) I agree that the PU should get all the check swing calls himself if possible. Sometimes you can't tell, like when the catcher bounces up and screens you out while you are busy tracking the pitch. But the PU should always strive to get the check swing calls himself. But there is nothing to gain by refusing a coach or catcher to ask for help. I hate when a catcher or coach wants me to go for help, especially when I know damn well the batter checked his swing. But as much as it irritates me, it doesn't pay to be beligerent and refuse to ask for help. I just go ahead and ask like I'm supposed to and try not to let my irritation show (not always possible).