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Originally Posted by TxUmp
Interference is an act by the offense (or - rarely - by an umpire). Obstruction is an act by the defence. How can "catcher's interference" be the correct term, regardless of which rule book is used? I understand that "catcher's obstruction" is commonly used, but that doesn't make it correct.
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Because that's what OBR calls it. See 6.08(c)
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If you don't like, call MLB and the union and revise the CBA.