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Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA
Also, B2 was never a runner. B2 was never a batter-runner. B2 was only a batter and the rule book says that when a batter affects the play while out of the batter's box is interference and no intention is required.
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I can't agree totally with this statement. 7.6.O(1) says that if a batter steps out of the box and
hinders the catcher then interference can be called without regard to intent. However 7.6.O(3) states that any interference with a throw must be intentional
whether the batter is in OR OUT of the box.
Again, IMO, it comes down to the proximity of the catcher and the batter. If the batter is within arms reach of the catcher, then any interference is hindering the catcher and intent is not required. If the batter is beyond arms length of the catcher and is hit with a throw, the interference must be intentional in this case.
--Sam