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Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve
My original entry into this fray was only to point out that JM said that in 7.09k it says "any fielder," which is not accurate.
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OBR 7.09 It is interference by a batter or a runner when --
(k)A fair ball touches him on fair territory before touching a fielder. has missed a play, then the runner shall be called out for interference.
As noted, the rule, inconsistently, refers to fielder and infielder. This is one of the 230 plus error that have been identified in the rule book.
The interpretation contained in the MLBUM, which is authoritative, is consistent with how this has been called for years, and years and years.
How can someone who is good enough to be a major league umpire, who was trained by major league umpires, and who owns this publication continue to argue against the correct call?
Amazing.