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Originally Posted by Dave Reed
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I don't think 6.05h is typically applicable to the situation being discussed here.
1) The topic of 6.05h refers to hitting or bunting a fair ball. It seems obvious to me (and others) that the entire rule applies when the ball is struck by the bat.
2) 6.05h comment refers to a play, so the rule also depends on the meaning of "play". IMO, a catcher attempting to catch a pitch is not normally a "play". It probably would be part of a play of a runner were stealing, however, since one way to define a "play or attempted play" is an attempt to retire a runner.
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1. I thought about that, Dave. 6.05(h) Comment lists 5 separate rulings. All of them specifically refer to a batted ball except the one about a whole bat being thrown. I think that is conspicuous.
2. That's a good point, but by that definition, a fielder fielding a ground ball isn't making a play either. Interference is certainly possible without a play on a runner.