umpjim Benchcoach wroteBatter/Runner not hit in head..."F2 altered throw to avoid hitting Batter/Runner in back of head." We still do not know where either foot of the B-R was when the throw was altered which matters only in FED and NCAA. But strange that this was called by FU/BU unless he knew his PU did not know sheet.
CT1 If a B/R's illegal position caused the bad throw, then it's INT in FED & NCAA. And yes, the PU normally makes this call, since he has a broader view, plus doesn't have safe-out responsibility. However, BU can make this call as well.
ozzy6900 Benchcoach wrote2 incidents from tonight's game. I will post each separately. I didn't have a dog in the fight. #2. Swinging bunt tight ropes up the first base foul line, remaining fair. Batter/Runner runs straight down the line toward 1b without contacting ball. F2 follows Batter/Runner up the line and retrieves ball. F2 alters his throw to avoid striking Batter/Runner in back of the head. Throw from F2 ends up in RF. FU calls Batter/Runner Out for interference. Any thoughts? Coach, was the runner in the running lane or not? This is important because if he's in the lane, he cannot interfere with the throw. He is also protected at the end of the lane so he can step out and touch 1st base. Yes, this is the PU's call because he has the best view.
Benchcoach Ozzy: Yes Batter/Runner was running right in the middle of the lane, literally right down the foul line. I know it was PU's call but it was FU that made the call and prevailed. Like I said I didn't have a dog in the fight. All for me to do was to accept ruling and admonish F2 for not stepping wide of Batter/Runner to execute throw. F2 had more time than he realized.
Rich Ives Benchcoach wroteOzzy: Yes Batter/Runner was running right in the middle of the lane, literally right down the foul line. I know it was PU's call but it was FU that made the call and prevailed. Like I said I didn't have a dog in the fight. All for me to do was to accept ruling and admonish F2 for not stepping wide of Batter/Runner to execute throw. F2 had more time than he realized. This is contradictory. The lane is bounded by the foul line and another line 3' into foul territory. Can't be in the middle of the lane and on the foul line. If the runner's feet were both on the foul line he was OK.
thumpferee Benchcoach wroteOzzy: Yes Batter/Runner was running right in the middle of the lane, literally right down the foul line. I know it was PU's call but it was FU that made the call and prevailed. Like I said I didn't have a dog in the fight. All for me to do was to accept ruling and admonish F2 for not stepping wide of Batter/Runner to execute throw. F2 had more time than he realized. Thought you had no dog in the fight! Pick a side! And stop with the FU! It's BU! Rats!
umpjim thumpferee wroteThought you had no dog in the fight! Pick a side! And stop with the FU! It's BU! Rats! Time for a troll scan. Even coaches are not this obtuse. Unless this is not a game in North America.