bat leaves batter's hands

[jicecone]

Originally posted by Rich Ives

The batter is entitled to attempt to hit the pitch. The catcher cannot interfere with (obstruct) that attempt.

Under ANY circumstances Rich?

Unfortunately I don't think either us have enough rule substatiation to back our opinions up. Maybe you do more then me, but it's not much more.

I know one thing though, if I was coaching the defenseive team , I would have to be tossed.