View Single Post
  #9 (permalink)  
Old Sat Apr 10, 2010, 09:38am
UmpJM UmpJM is offline
Official Forum Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,057
Send a message via Yahoo to UmpJM
Cool

Michael,

Interesting theory (a la 6.05(h) ), but I don't think I buy it. Because it would give the batter license to "hold" his follow through in a way designed to hinder the catcher's ability to throw.

I found a video clip on mlb.com and I definitely would have called it backswing interference.

Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | ATL@SF: Glaus lines an RBI single to left field - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia (2nd row, middle clip)

It looked to me like the PU simply didn't see it - he was pretty well screened by the catcher's body. After the throw, you can see him look down to check the batter's feet to make sure he's in the box.

JM
__________________
Finally, be courteous, impartial and firm, and so compel respect from all.
Reply With Quote