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Originally posted by Thom Coste
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Originally posted by DrC.
But this was a question about the batter-runner who, UNINTENTIONALLY, kicked the ball out of play. How about interference, you ask? Carl Childress to the rescue. His BRD Update 2000 revives play #250, which effectively states that in FED and NCAA, a batter-runner must INTENTIONALLY interfere, or no interference shall be called and the result of the play stands. In OBR, the umpire must make a judgement on the impact of the act on the play and may rule interference or not.
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Thom: NCAA 7-11o is clear: If the batter-runner does not intentionally interfere with the dropped third strike, the umpire should not call interference.
My "opinion" is that Evans is right: The B-R
should be out if he kicks that ball accidentally, where the kick prevents the catcher from making a play. But....
My "opinion" is not the FED nor the NCAA rule. You asked about college. Here is the exact language of the book:
"[The batter-runner is out when he]
intentionally interferes with the catcher's attempt to field a third strike."
Their theory is, as you suggested: The catcher had his chance and blew it. We may moan and groan all we like: In your game the
B-R was not out.
But you said you guys consulted a book. It must have been a cook book, 'cause 7-11o is
fairly specific. (grin)