Check Swing Appeal...Unrequested?

[bluezebra]

Originally posted by Rich Fronheiser
I would appeal anyway, even though I said "no he didn't go."

Why? Because the ball was in the dirt and caused a situation where we needed IMMEDIATE confirmation whether or not there was a swing. The defense could've waited until R3 came down the line, tagged him, and then appealed.

The "no he didn't go" is overruled, in my opinion, by the PBUC admonition to get help immediately if the ball gets away on strike three. The correct mechanic on a check swing is to ALWAYS say "no he didn't go" so what's the difference?

I'd be asking.

Rich

"The correct mechanic on a check swing is to ALWAYS say "no he didn't go" so what's the difference?"

Even if you thought he swung?

Bob