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Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu
But then I checked the Rule Supplement, 33.B which actually contains very similar wording to the above question:
Batter interference occurs while the batter is at bat and before the ball is batted. It occurs in fast pitch when the batter interferes with the catcher’s throw on an attempted steal or when the batter interferes with the catcher on a play at the plate. The batter’s box is not a sanctuary for the batter when a play is being made at the plate. Interference could also occur when a batter releases the bat in a manner that it hits the catcher and prevents them from making a play. If the batter merely drops the bat and the catcher trips over it, there is no interference. Batter interference is also described in RS #24B.
So I thought this was a question where ASA wanted to know who was reading the book.
Please explain to me how this question is not "False" given the wording in the rule supplement.
Thanx.
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RS #52 may also be appropriate as it refers to discarding the bat in a manner which interferes with the catcher's ability to make a play.
Remember, this is not a BR and should not be discarding the bat, so the catcher should not have to play around it.
Ron, "true"