2 strike 2 outs

[Justaguy]

With a runner on first 2 strikes and 2 outs the batter checks his swing. R1 is running and thrown out. Do you allow the deffenese to ask for help on the check swing?

[jkumpire]

Yes.

[mbyron]

Yes. This could allow the defense an advantageous fourth out by preventing the batter from coming up the next inning.

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by Justaguy

With a runner on first 2 strikes and 2 outs the batter checks his swing. R1 is running and thrown out. Do you allow the deffenese to ask for help on the check swing?

Why wouldn't you?

[Stu Clary]

A better question is why would they? The inning is over, unless i'm missing something.

[BK47]

I agree with everyone here, its great stratagy on the defense to get the batter out and keep him from coming up first the next inning.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Stu Clary

A better question is why would they? The inning is over, unless i'm missing something.

You're missing something. See post #3: 2 strike 2 outs

[Rich Ives]

From a coaching perspective - Who is the batter? Maybe he's a "sure" out and I'd be happy to see him leading off the next inning.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

From a coaching perspective - Who is the batter? Maybe he's a "sure" out and I'd be happy to see him leading off the next inning.

That's not a reason to ask, it's a reason not to ask.

[Stu Clary]

Originally Posted by mbyron

You're missing something. See post #3: 2 strike 2 outs

Ah-ha! Thank you.