Asking BU on a Check Swing

[Kevin Finnerty]

The best umpire in our unit a couple of years back had this exact thing happen--and he discussed it with his partner in the pregame! (I was there because my son was in the game.)

Second inning; 3-2 count; checked swing; wild pitch; PU says "Ball four, DID HE GO?" He did it immediately, like Tuss said.

It gave the BR a chance to go more quickly to first to beat the throw on the K, which it was.

[bossman72]

Note on rule differences:

In FED rules, if the umpire's decision puts either team at a disadvantage, the umpire can rectify the problem.

In OBR, the play will stand if the call is reversed or not.

[mick]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

The best umpire in our unit a couple of years back had this exact thing happen--and he discussed it with his partner in the pregame! (I was there because my son was in the game.)

Second inning; 3-2 count; checked swing; wild pitch; PU says "Ball four, DID HE GO?" He did it immediately, like Tuss said.

It gave the BR a chance to go more quickly to first to beat the throw on the K, which it was.

Full count and pass ball.
Batter/Runner should be moving, shouldn't he?