Oops

[hbk314]

What did he see here that made him think he swung?

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=23274335&c_id=mlb

Or on this one?

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=23279679&c_id=mlb

[MIZUMP]

The Howard one was close. No complaints there. Lots going on and ya gotta pick something. But the Victorino was an ugly call all the way around. First of all, they missed it. Whoops, SH*# happens. But their mechanics and awkward lingering looked pretty bad. Nobody seemed to want to take control.

[LMSANS]

Howard looked like the bat was forward of his right hip. I gotta swing there. Victorino, not so much.

[Welpe]

Keep in mind the bat does not have to pass the hip, plate, whatever for the umpire to rule he offered at the pitch. You can use it as a guide but it's not the only criteria.

[GerryB]

Yeah, the Victorino discussion dragged on too long, but as the broadcasters said, the discussion was "affable".

No one went nuclear, no one ejected.

[RichMSN]

The barrel of the bat passing the front hip is the NCAA criteria for an attempt on a half-swing.

[Mr Umpire]

I have a swing on Howard.

Victorino: The only thing I can figure is the light colored bat blending in with the uniform and having to see all of that movement in a short period of time from over 90 feet. I can only guess the light color decision cost him. Always a 50/50 shot on half swings.

[Welpe]

The barrel of the bat passing the front hip is the NCAA criteria for an attempt on a half-swing.

Yes though I was under the impression that was only one criteria and not the only. At any rate, since this is a pro game, my point stands.

[LMSANS]

Keep in mind the bat does not have to pass the hip, plate, whatever for the umpire to rule he offered at the pitch. You can use it as a guide but it's not the only criteria.

No, it doesn't. But, if it does, it sure helps with the call. :smachhead:

[Welpe]

No disagreement there!