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Originally Posted by rbmartin
Did the batter interfere with the catcher’s fielding or throwing by stepping out of the batter’s box or making any other movement that hinders the catcher’s play at home base (6.06C)? No exceptions are given.
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Uhmmm, you might want to check the OP again. The batter moved out of the way of the pitch that was coming at him. Unfortunately, the pitch continued in the batter's direction.
Rules are cut and dry, with that I will agree. Application of a rule requires experience, intelligence and knowledge of the basics of the game being officiated. Blind rule applications do not work - that is why computers will never replace officials.