CATCHER INTERFERENCE

[Tim C]

"so what you are saying, see what happens on the play at second base and then make your call, i dont think so."

Well the NFHS Case Book Seems to disagree with your thought:

7.3.5 Situation A Page 54:

With R1 going to third, B2 steps across home plate to hinder F2 who is fielding a ball or throwing to third, or attempting to throw to third.

Ruling: If R1 is tagged out despite the hinderence, the interference is ignored, and with less than two outs, the ball remains alive. It R1 is not tagged out , B2 is declared out . . .

What we are saying is that the PU would announce, "THAT's INTERFERENCE!" while pointing a the batter.

The proper mechanic is then to wait until the play is completed at whatever base the ball is thrown DIRECTLY to . . .

If that runner is retired then there is no interference.

If, by chance, the pitch was a third strike then you could have the BATTER out. There is no automatic double play on batter's interference on a throw by the catcher.

"you cant make up your own rules"

I just don't understand how someone can be so wrong yet make statements such as this. It is saddening.

"there is a case book play that describes this exact play, the batter and runner could be out."

Just reference the play and we can all learn something today. I just read all the 2005 Case Book plays and your example is simply not there.

Please enlighten me . . . please.

Just quote one reference in NCAA, OBR or Federation books that supports your position.

We're waiting . . .

05.11.05 We're STILL waiting . . .

[Edited by Tim C on May 11th, 2005 at 05:53 PM]