Changing the Count After a Pitch

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by Manny A

Now, after the game when I asked the crew what happened in that situation, the umpire told me he felt the batter had swung so late on the pitch, that it wasn't a legitimate offer to hit the ball, so he didn't consider it a Strike. I found that logic rather faulty, and suggested to him that he reconsider that position.

Did you simply disagree with his judgment as to the timing of the swing or his interpretation of the rule? I'm sure you know this but there does come a point in the pitched ball where a swing is no longer a legitimate attempt to hit the ball.