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The purpose for the "intent" that was once required for INT in the BB was to keep they batter in a certain area. That way the catcher KNEW they had a predetermined throwing lane and did not have to guess which way the batter was going.
However, that is also why there was no "intent" attached to interfering outside of the box.
The possibility that a batter bailing out may give the catcher a clearer throwing path is not consistant enough to rely upon for constant enforcement.
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The bat issue in softball is as much about liability, insurance and litigation as it is about competition, inflated egos and softball.
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