Catcher Interference

[Jim Porter]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by bob jenkins

I didn't realize we were voting on this. If no one's running and the batter hits the catcher with the follow-through, I've got nothing.

I guess that makes it seven to three.

Bob,

If you've got nothing, then would you award bases in the play I described?

I don't understand you folks. It seems to me you're not digging deep enough. If the follow-through knocks the ball from the catcher's mitt and the runner advances, I don't understand how you can allow this play to stand.

You're actually saying that if the batter strikes the catcher before he gains possession, then it's weak interference - but if he strikes him after he gains possession, it's okay.

I'm utterly baffled.