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Originally posted by papablue [/i]
I'm going to go against the perceived grain on this one, at the risk of angering the "gods"....
Per 6.06(c), solely being within the batter's box does not necessarily protect BR from an interference call -- he can get that call for "making any... movement that hinders the catcher's play at home base." For example, BR positions initially at the front of the box, and then shifts to the back of the box -- he can still interfere with F2. And the interference does not have to be intentional in this case.
6.06(c) DOES NOT apply in the situation given. Once F2 misplayed the ball, then rules 7.08(b)/ 7.11 apply. We now need intent on the part of the BR in ruling interference.
Remember, generally speaking the rules do not reward the team that errs. In the situation given, F2 misplayed the ball, so unless the BR did something that he is not supposed to, play on
Pete Booth
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