[QUOTE=NDblue]I didn't miss that but once the ball has touched a fielders glove, or any part of a defenders body, it is no longer a "batted" ball by definition. A defender is no longer fielding a "batted" ball at this point.
Zoochy,
Page 146 ASA RS#33 A 1 B Last sentance:
"It is interference if the batted ball deflects off of one defensive player and the runner interferes with any defensive player who has an opportunity to make an out."
IMO that could include being hit with the ball after it deflected off the pitcher, preventing another player from making an out.
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