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Originally posted by Rich Ives
J/R says if the batter backs off the plate - then there is no CI.
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Interesting point. Jaska Roder says it is NOT CI if the batter "completely gives up his opportunity to swing or bunt at a pitch". I remember a number of years ago when former Mets catcher Mike Fitsgerald was with the Expos and he was called for CI on a similar play and stated he was unaware the rule existed about the catcher coming across the plate to catch a pitch on a squeeze / steal of home. Jim/NYC