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Originally Posted by dileonardoja
Over 40 men's league game. R1, Defense tries to execute a pitchout. Not so good catcher comes out of his stance way early and receives the ball at least even with the plate getting his momentum to throw to second. I called this interference as the batter had no opportunity to hit pitch (6.08(c)). I had a few words with Def HC but they lived with the call.
I realize it was a pitchout and the batter probably could not have hit the ball but where do you draw the line? If this is not interference what would stop the catcher from going half way to the mound on a pitchout and having an easy shot at R1?
Just wondering if I was being an OOO.
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This: Where was the pitch? The CI rule prohibits F2 from moving over the plate, into the batter's "hitting zone." But if the pitch is 2 feet outside, this can't be CI.
This: F2 must be in the catcher's box when the pitch is released. He can't get far when the pitch is in the air. Moreover, CI has nothing to do with the runner: it's about affording the batter a fair opportunity to strike at the pitch.