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Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser
And with good reason, too. A runner hit with a batted ball he can be expected to avoid puts the defense at a great disadvantage if the ball comes off at a bad angle.
I agree with Dave wholeheartedly -- I would be tossing people if I *didn't* call the interference.
But as is seen here, there are good umpires who disagree and professionals who used to, as well. A few case plays in the rule book dealing with this play would eliminate all the ambiguity, but I figure that will happen long after we are all dead and gone.
Heading to the Netherlands today to umpire a tournament next week. See youze when I get back.
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I am in the Fronny/Hensley camp on this, simply by using the CS&FP rulebook.
Ace Holleran