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Originally posted by bob jenkins
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Originally posted by DG
It wasn't a poor throw if it "had a good chance of being caught by the pitcher before the runner crosses the plate". I can see an interference call here, but I would have to see it (classic answer for interference calls).
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What would you have to see to judge interference? What rule (other than 9.01c) would you use to support the call?
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I'd enjoy seeing that as well. Bob.
When the catcher is making a throw, say to third or second, we expect the batter to basically freeze. However when there is a runner coming in, we expect him to yield.
This batter did that. And now after getting out of the way, the catcher decides (according to the original post) against making a quality throw and instead flips the ball and hits the batter in the back.
Though not exactly the same, what we have here is akin to asking for interference on a thrown ball. And that requires intent. As I said from the beginning, if the batter is acting in a way to intentionally interfere, get him. If not, I've got nothing.
Sat Jun 12, 2004, 11:09am
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