interference

[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