Reply to "3rd strike appeal mechanic"

dash_riprock1,000+ posts

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Originally posted by therefump:
assuming you've only got a single BU, is he in the A or B or C position? Now, with a runner on 3rd, I would rule out "A". Correct?

Yes. BU would be in C.

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Finally, do you mean to tell me that with 2 strikes on the batter, a pitch is thrown and the PU calls a BALL on a check swing that he called defacto you're going to overrule him from the B or C position?

If I'm sure it was a swing, yes.

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Where am I missing the point? I know I'm dense. I'm a former pitcher.....therefore, I qualify for a mind bailout. Help me out on this.

You are assuming it is not possible for BU to see a swing from B or C. You can see a swing from any position. Is it more difficult from the middle of the infield? Sure, but if you see it, call it. Many times I have seen a PU miss an OBVIOUS swing because some J. Varitek wannabe stood up in front of him. If you KNOW it was a swing, you're not doing your job if you let it go.

5/20/096:30 AM

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