I had a disagreement with a D-1 umpire over this one:
2 strikes on the batter. He squares to bunt, but pulls the bat back before the pitch sails inside and contacts the bat. The pitch did not enter the strike zone. Whaddyagot?
Original Post
Replies sorted oldest to newest
I'm going to guess foul ball.
If the ball then went to direct to the catcher's glove and he caught it, I've got foul-tip, strike three, batter's out.
If the ball settled or was touched in fair territory, I've got a fair ball.
If the ball went foul, I've got a foul ball.
In no case do I have, "yes, he went."
Over 20's years of D-1 has taught me that less than knowledgable umpires can be found at all levels.
If the ball settled or was touched in fair territory, I've got a fair ball.
If the ball went foul, I've got a foul ball.
In no case do I have, "yes, he went."
Over 20's years of D-1 has taught me that less than knowledgable umpires can be found at all levels.
I gotta a foul ball too. If he was trying to bunt with 2 strikes, then I gotta an out, but you say he had pulled the bat back, so not a bunt attempt IMO.
quote:Originally posted by Jimmy03:
If the ball then went to direct to the catcher's glove and he caught it, I've got foul-tip, strike three, batter's out.
If the ball settled or was touched in fair territory, I've got a fair ball.
If the ball went foul, I've got a foul ball.
In no case do I have, "yes, he went."
Over 20's years of D-1 has taught me that less than knowledgable umpires can be found at all levels.
The ball went foul. I'm with you Jimmy. If the pitch would have been a ball had it not contacted the bat (no attempt), there's no way you can call it a bunted ball if it does.