Enlighten me on PBUC/MLBUM interps. regarding this most unusual "interference" award and balk call. Support material is appreciated.
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OBR 4.03(c) Except the pitcher and the catcher, any fielder may station himself anywhere in fair territory.
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Anywhere in front of the 17" plate, or anywhere beyond the cutout in front of the plate to avoid a "batter interference" call, or anywhere in front of another pre-established area in front of the mound to avoid a fielder's balk call? How close is too close to the front of the plate?
Explain why the literal interpretation of OBR 7.07 does not apply to other base situations {such as R1 or R2 only, or R1 and R2}. Explain why a fielder's balk or batter's interference would only apply with R3 in a special squeeze situation and not include other possible scenarios.
Using that criteria, I find OBR 4.03 and OBR 7.07 only address very fine apects of the game itself. Afterall, how practical is anywhere in fair territory?
BTW, I have not determined if I am serious. In this regard, only I can make that ruling.