Checked Swing

Whenever the batter halts his swing before
his bat crosses the plate

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  • If ball is over the plate it's still a strike!
  • If pitch is not in the strike zone it's a ball!
  • If plate umpire calls it a ball the catcher can appeal! 
  • First base ump rules if the batter "went around"
  • If batter's a lefty the ump at third makes the call!
  • If the ball hits the bat, it is in play!

    • A checked swing provides good instant-replay entertainment on TV:

  • It's always fun to second-guess the ump, and...     
  • You always wonder "How did he stop his swing?"

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