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Originally Posted by Fritz
Re your second question, it is my understanding the batter is protected as long as he remains in the box and doesn't INTENTIONALLY do anything to interfere with the play. .
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The actual rule:
6.06 A batter is out for illegal action when-
(c) He interferes with the catcher’s fielding or throwing by stepping out of the batter’s box
or making any other movement that hinders the catcher’s play at home base.
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Notice the lack of the word "intentional."