Did she go?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by EsqUmp

So if you have real actual doubt you won't go for help unless asked?

Please cite where I made any statement to that point or even offered a modicum of indication that would lead to your question.

[EsqUmp]

I was asked if I was suggesting to go for help everytime the batter moved the bat forward. That's an absurd accusation, so I addressed it.

The original fact pattern is moot as to the likelihood of actual doubt, so I addressed it.

I merely bring up the point that umpires think that they can't go on their own and some play this " Mother, May I?" game while a real game is being played and being affected.

Sorry you're reading into it more than I'm addressing, especially when you stated exactly what I was getting at yourself.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by EsqUmp

I was asked if I was suggesting to go for help everytime the batter moved the bat forward. That's an absurd accusation, so I addressed it.

The original fact pattern is moot as to the likelihood of actual doubt, so I addressed it.

I merely bring up the point that umpires think that they can't go on their own and some play this " Mother, May I?" game while a real game is being played and being affected.

Sorry you're reading into it more than I'm addressing, especially when you stated exactly what I was getting at yourself.

Whew! I don't get this one at all, including "moot", Esq.

[EsqUmp]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Please cite where I made any statement to that point or even offered a modicum of indication that would lead to your question.

When you asked why he would go if he already judged it not to be a swing. That happens everytime a pitch is a ball. When else would you go?!

[Umpteenth]

Originally Posted by EsqUmp

When you asked why he would go if he already judged it not to be a swing. That happens every time a pitch is a ball. When else would you go?!

If the umpire judged a batter had not swung, and the defense (catcher) asked the umpire to go for help, the umpire should do so. However, as stated in the OP, it as the OFFENSE making the request to go for help. No need to go for help, it was judged a No Swing.