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Originally Posted by DeputyUICHousto
the word "intentional" from the interference rule in almost all instances. But, how can you distinguish between the two plays...A runner running in to 3rd base who is hit with a thrown ball (didn't even know it was coming) and the batter/runner running to first base on a dropped 3rd strike who has no idea where the ball is laying? In both cases you have a runner who may have kept the defense from making a play. I can't see interference here.
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I lied, the proposed change was for 2006.
The proposed change was to add the word "intentionally" to the rule. The cause offered for the change stated, "Don't believe the BR should be responsible for avoiding a dropped third strike that rebounded off or was inadvertently swatted by the catcher or umpire."
It was shot down in all committees.