interference

[mcrowder]

I think you're trying to generalize too much, and confusing the issue.

If the pitch was the 3rd strike, batter is out. Further, if BR interfered with a play (ie a possible double play), the runner is out as well.

If the pitch was not the 3rd strike, and the batter interferes with the opportunity to make a play, SOMEONE is out. If less than 2 outs, the batter out and the runner returns. If 2 outs, the runner is out.

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by mcrowder

I think you're trying to generalize too much, and confusing the issue.

If the pitch was the 3rd strike, batter is out. Further, if BR interfered with a play (ie a possible double play), the runner is out as well.

If the pitch was not the 3rd strike, and the batter interferes with the opportunity to make a play, SOMEONE is out. If less than 2 outs, the batter out and the runner returns. If 2 outs, the runner is out.

Mike:

You said it backwards. When there are two outs it's the batter who is called out. If there are less than two outs the runner is out.


Tim.

[mcrowder]

Dangit - that heavy Mexican lunch is putting me to sleep. Yes - I reversed it. My bad. Instead of editing, I'll own up to it and leave it out there.

The distinction is important in one way (and if I'd typed this, I would have realized the error in the above post). If there are 2 outs and a batter interferes, he is NOT the next batter in the next inning.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by BigUmp56

Mike:

You said it backwards. When there are two outs it's the batter who is called out. If there are less than two outs the runner is out.


Tim.

Tim,

That's only when a runner on third is attempting to score. On any and all other plays by the catcher, the batter is called out and the runners are returned.

With a runner attempting to score with less than two outs, the runner is out for interference, which is the more severe penalty. With two outs, the other penalty calling the batter out is enforced, and no run allowed. This is the more severe penalty with two outs since the batter doesn't get to finish his at-bat next inning.

Steve