[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by mrm21711

Are FED & OBR the same on catcher's interference/obstruction with the batter & a runner stealing on the pitch? BR is awarded first base (lets assume ball was never batted fair) and runner is awarded base attempting to steal. I dont have a J/R or JEA and dont wanna miss anything.

This is from the JEA.

Professional Interpretation: Catcher interference is any physical act which interferes with the batter while he is preparing or attempting to offer at a pitched ball. Interference by any other fielder most likely would be committed by a third baseman or first baseman charging home in play situations as described in Rule 7.07. A play following interference should be construed to mean a play which results from a ball being batted despite the interference. A play which develops after an interference and is the result of a passed ball or a wild pitch should be governed by the award of first base to the batter and one base to any runner attempting to steal when the defensive interference occurs. 7.04(d) and 7.07.


Tim.