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Originally Posted by MrUmpire
As I don't post on any other forum, must be a different Mr. Umpire
Sincerely,
Mrumpire
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Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve View Post
Josh,
Here is a summary of the play, transcribed by our own Mr. Umpire on another forum:
As I don't post on any other forum, must be a different Mr. Umpire
Sincerely,
Mrumpire
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SDS is technically correct, which part of his statement do you dispute?
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"There was no intent by the on deck batter to hit the ball or even get in the way."
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5.08 However, if the coach interferes with a thrown ball, the runner is out.
JEA - if an overthrow should touch a coach, the umpire should determine if the coach used his best efforts to avoid the overthrow and/or fielder or whether his actions were
palpably designed to interfere.