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Originally posted by CecilOne
Hindering the catcher while in the batter's box must be intentional to be interference.
On a thrown ball (i.e., non-batted) it is only interference with any other fielder if it is an attempt to prevent an out, which means intent is required.
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Speaking ASA
Not necessarily true. Rule 7.6.P THE BATTER SHALL NOT:
4. Interfere with a play at home plate.
No mention of intention. No mention of batter's box. No mention of ability to make an out.
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