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Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve
Just that it isn't considered interference. The only reason the batter was called out is because it was the third strike. True, the ball is dead and no runners may advance, but it isn't called interference. Rule 6.06(c), Case Book comments, 3rd paragraph.
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The way I learned it, pro ball and NAPBL blue book, it is referred to as Backswing interference. The batter is only out if it is the third strike, but not otherwise. No runners may advance, but it is a delayed dead ball and the catcher can still have the opportunity to retire the runner. And NCAA 6-2-d refers to it as well.
I am glad we would rule it the same we just call it something different.