2007-06-26 14:03:10 · 7 answers · asked by John H 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
If the umpire calls it a ball the only way it could called a third strike is on appeal.
2007-06-26 14:07:29 · answer #1 · answered by Frizzer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the pitch is a called ball, no swing, then it is a ball. Catchers are trained to ask for an appeal on any 2 strike count when a check swing is involved. In pro ball the umpire is required to appeal when asked by the catcher or defensive manager. In HS play it is optional but a courtesy extended by the plate umpire.
2007-06-27 05:56:32 · answer #2 · answered by david w 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The catcher isn't the one who appeals. The umpire does. If the home plate umpire does not see the need for an appeal, then his call is final.
2007-06-26 21:11:55 · answer #3 · answered by cubby 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. If the catcher doesn't appeal and the homeplate umpire calls it a ball its a ball.
2007-06-26 21:07:07 · answer #4 · answered by bgrayson34 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only is if the plate ump calls it a 3rd strike.
The catcher can only ask for an appeal, the plate ump decide if he will ask another ump.
2007-06-26 21:28:52 · answer #5 · answered by spalffy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if it wasn't called strike 3.
2007-06-26 21:06:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. This is why you see so many appeals.
2007-06-29 23:32:11 · answer #7 · answered by steven wes and les 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋