[QUOTE=UmpJM (nee CoachJM);827447]
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Originally Posted by PeteBooth
As you point out, and UmpTT suggested earlier in the thread, since the batter is out, someone else is laible to be called out for the (recently retired) batter's interference - except possibly in FED, because, for some reason, has decided to put the burden on the umpire to decide whether or not the defense could have retired a different runner.
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Nothing “possibly” about it in a NFHS game:
CB7.3.5 SITUATION C With R1 on first base, one out and
two strikes on B3, R1 attempts to steal second base. B3
swings and misses the pitch and interferes with F2's attempt to throw out R1. RULING: B3 has struck out. If,
in the umpire's judgment, F2 could have put out R1, the umpire can call him out also. If not, R1 is returned to first base. [Edited to add emphasis.]
I believe with a thrown ball, intent to interfere is necessary. A batter’s violation of the proscriptions listed at NFHS 7-3-5 a.-d. demonstrates his intent to interfere.