Did he go?

DG · #1 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 21, 2012, 07:07pm

The PU was very conclusive on the call and he had the best viewpoint.

Why anyone would want to question this is beyond me.

SanDiegoSteve · #2 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 21, 2012, 07:35pm

It looked like he offered at it to me. Too close to ruin a perfecto over. Really, why would anybody question this call? I know it's not a criteria in OBR, but the bat went past the plate.

DG · #3 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 21, 2012, 08:18pm

I read a study once where hundreds of major league attempts to check swing were studied with slo-mo and it was like 90% were deemed to be swings.

If I am PU on any game where the pitcher has a perfect game going and the 3rd strike on the last out is an attempt, there is a better than 90% chance I am going to call it a strike.

I also noted that the batter did not like the call, and had words about it. His teammates should drag him into a cold shower and teach him some class.

tmagan · #4 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 21, 2012, 08:19pm

I've seen lesser swings called strikes.

jwwashburn · #5 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 21, 2012, 08:57pm

I agree. I would not and am not questioning it. The only way I would is if the replay showed that he clearly did not offer...the replay does not show that.

Perfecto.

DG · #6 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 21, 2012, 09:09pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

I agree. I would not and am not questioning it. The only way I would is if the replay showed that he clearly did not offer...the replay does not show that.

Perfecto.

The PU does not get to review replay. If I saw the same thing I am calling a swing.

briancurtin · #7 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 21, 2012, 09:39pm

I was shown this screenshot and it looks like an offer to hit the pitch.