Verbal Obstruction (Fed Only)

[David Emerling]

Originally posted by Carl Childress
David: In the OBR there is no verbal obstruction, but there is verbal interference. (2.00 Interference a) Wendelstedt wrote about a major league batter yelling at a fielder, causing him to drop a foul pop up. "He's out!" Harry said.

The play doesn't appear in the BRD because all three codes penalize verbal interference. See Section 298. [/B]

That's true, now that you mention it.

It can easily be construed as "hindering" a fielder.

I would think that the standard for FED "verbal interference" would differ substantially, however. Wouldn't you?

Although I've never read any discussion of there being any difference. But then again, HOW COULD THERE BE? It's not in the BRD! [g]

That means there can be no difference, by definition!

David Emerling
Memphis, TN