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Originally Posted by CoachJM
SD Steve,
The following is from the MLBUM under the discussion of Offensive Interference:
So, the point of all that is that it seems that the current MLBUM interpretation is much more consistent with the J/R notion of the fielder being protected not just during his attempt to gain control of the batted ball, but also during any immediately following attempt to make a play - including a throw to retire a runner.
Perhaps the JEA interpretation was accepted at the time it was written but no longer is.
Also, as described, Albert Belle's play should have resulted in a DP and probably an ejection.
JM
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Wow, they sure added a lot to the rule there. So, when a coach wants to know why I called interference when the book says it isn't, I should mention the MLBUM as my reference? Then they say, "what's a MLBUM?" The next time I work a big league game, I'll know how they want it called.
Perhaps the Albert Belle play, which happened before the 2002 MLBUM came out, is the reason they made this interpretation for the major league level.