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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve
Second, a slapper taught properly is to run at the pitcher, not down the first base line, so she isn't even "doing her job" if she is down the first base line.
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Batter wasn't "down the first base line", but 3-4 feet in fair territory, just where most slappers end up after passing on a pitch
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Third, if the catcher simply pegs the batter, you have the same options and thought process as the running lane rule (was there a play that was interfered with, was it a quality throw that might have resulted in a play, do you have USC on the catcher for simply pegging a batter out of the batters box with a throw that wasn't a play).
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Again, at what point may the batter move back into their position in the box considering the given delay by the catcher regardless of the sanctioning body?
As previously stated, I have no problem with the call make. However, I'm still looking for something that actually interfered with the play other than the catcher nailing the batter in the helmet. If this isn't a requirement, then you just as well have catchers throwing the ball anytime a batter may move into a throwing lane.