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Originally Posted by bwbuddy
I'm glad all of you are so confident in your convictions - that's half the battle.
Now, since you brought up the rule change, please comment on this text from the 2007 Rule Changes section:
"Rule 8 Section 7J3: When a runner interferes with a thrown ball.
Comments (from asa): This rule now clarifies the previous interpretation that the batter-runner was also included. It also removes 'intentionally' from the rule and allows the umpire to judge interference and not intent. It also matches the rule to the definition."
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IMO, the change and comments muddy the water more than the old rule, but it is just as it says. The player must do something to interfere. IOW, a runner who is advancing or retreating as they are supposed to do is not interfering with a thrown ball if they are hit. If they do anything which causes interference (change course, raise their hands, etc.), now it is INT.