Asking BU on a Check Swing

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Blue37

Isn't there a set of 3 or 4 man mechanics that has the same umpire take the check swing regardless of the handiness of the batter? I am thinking it is the 3rd base ump, but I am not sure.

Not that I'm aware of. With two umpires on the line, all go to the umpire that is on the "open side".

In 3-man, with one umpire on the line and the other in the middle some mechanics go to the "open side" whether that umpire is on the line or in the middle; some go to the umpire "on the line" whether that umpire is on the open side or not.

[Blue37]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Not that I'm aware of. With two umpires on the line, all go to the umpire that is on the "open side".

In 3-man, with one umpire on the line and the other in the middle go to the "open side" whether that umpire is on the line or in the middle; some go to the umpire "on the line" whether that umpire is on the open side or not.

That's what I was trying to remember. Going to the umpire on the line.

Thanks Bob!

[Cub42]

In the Pro Lg I am in, using 3 man crew, we go to the umpire on the line if one of us is inside. I have found you have a much better perspective from the line than at any time when inside

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by Cub42

In the Pro Lg I am in, using 3 man crew, we go to the umpire on the line if one of us is inside. I have found you have a much better perspective from the line than at any time when inside

Since that is not the PBUC mechanic, may we assume that the pro league you're "in" is not affiliated with MiLB?

[Cub42]

I am in the Northern Lg

[umpjim]

The PBUC manual I purchased in 2006 (with a 2004 copyright) still had this mechanic. Has it changed?

[Cub42]

It has been being used for at least 2 years that I know of