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					Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)  Rich,
 If the batter steps out in front of the plate to receive a pitch, he has de jure interfered.
 
 If he precludes the opportunity for the batter to attempt, he has interfered with the opportunity to  attempt and is held liable.
 
 Translation: I think you are incorrect.
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KNOW I'm incorrect. I said it on purpose as I was responding to DG who posted:
"If the batter is not offering at a pitch, he cannot be interfered with/obstructed (OBR/FED)."
to show him that the lack of an offer did not mean there was no interference.