SAump PLAY: Batter hits ball to shortstop, who fields ball but throws wild past first baseman. The offensive coach at first base, to avoid being hit by the ball, falls to the ground and the first baseman on his way to retrieve the wild thrown ball, runs into the coach; the batter-runner finally ends up on third base. The question is asked whether the umpire should call interference on the part of the coach. This would be up to the judgment of the umpire and if the umpire felt that the coach did all he could to avoid interfering with the play, no interference need be called. If it appeared to the umpire that the coach was obviously just making it appear he was trying not to interfere, the umpire should rule interference. Umpire ruled this "intentional interference, regardless of what his thought may have been." Place the runner. A) 1B B) 2B C) 3B d) Out
BigUmp56 In the context of the question, I agree with Bob. In the context of the play as described, I'd have a hard time punishing the coach who just did a face plant to avoid a bad throw. Tim.
ozzy6900 BigUmp56 wroteIn the context of the question, I agree with Bob. In the context of the play as described, I'd have a hard time punishing the coach who just did a face plant to avoid a bad throw. Tim. I agree with Tim on both counts.
johnnyg08 BigUmp56 wroteIn the context of the question, I agree with Bob. In the context of the play as described, I'd have a hard time punishing the coach who just did a face plant to avoid a bad throw. Tim. outside of the question...I too, would have a hard time ruling II here.
SAump Well, I was trying to keep question simple. Imagine a grown kid running at you. You realize it is too late to get out of the way. You do what you have to do to protect yourself from injury. Older Coach is surprised, doesn't think, and holds his ground in the box.
johnnyg08 I don't think any of us are saying you're wrong per se...we're just discussing the question that you posted.