Check Swing Appeal...Unrequested?

[David B]

Originally posted by Rich Fronheiser

PS - I don't know how you can say that the PBUC has concluded the plate umpire has the better view. Wasn't there a study done where checked swings were looked at and 90% of the time the batter actually offered? If so, why isn't the plate umpire CALLING 90% of the check swings as strikes?

I agree with that statement.

A couple of years ago at a clinic it was suggested that if you have a doubt then he probably swung at the pitch. (unless you are completely blocked by a bad F2)

So the last couple of years I have called strike on any check swing when PU unless I knew 100% that he did not swing.

I have not had one complaint in those two years when I've called the strike.

Thanks
David