Ball In Dirt

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by PWL

Did the batter swing and make contact with the catcher? What would the call be if you thought the batter intentionally swung or tried to make contact with the catcher to protect the runner? The ball is just rolling ten feet in front of him.

Could this be the case for the classic: "DO OVER"

Where does it say the batter has to swing and make contact with the catcher? You don't think interrupting the pitch before it reaches the batter interferes with his ability to hit the pitch?

Hell - in a bunt situation we'll just heve the catcher jump in front of the plate, catch the pitch, and throw the sucker out.

6.08 The batter becomes a runner and is entitled to first base without liability to be put out (provided he advances to and touches first base) when_
c) The catcher or any fielder interferes with him.

7.07 adds a balk to the penalty if there's a runner stealing home at the time

It can be a do-over but only if the interference happens before the pitch is delivered. (JEA)