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Originally Posted by DG
In OBR the catcher has to interfere with batter's attempt to swing to be called. (7.07).
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I don't think that's correct, DG. Here's what the JEA says.
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.
Situations :
The pitcher is in his wind-up as the catcher settles into his position and inadvertently touches the batter's bat. The pitch is delivered and the batter does not swing. The pitch is out of the strike zone. What's the call?
RULING:
Since the pitcher had not delivered the ball at the time of the interference, the umpire shall call "time" and the batter and pitcher start over. No penalty.
Tim.