ball hits runner

[mbyron]

Hey Rich - take me with you?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by ggk

bad question.
does anyone have a contact at eofficials.com that could help us settle this debate.
thanks again.
G

Where on eofficials did you find the question? If it was from the (periodic) NCAA quizzes, then I think those are put on the site by Dave Yeast.

[aceholleran]

Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser

And with good reason, too. A runner hit with a batted ball he can be expected to avoid puts the defense at a great disadvantage if the ball comes off at a bad angle.

I agree with Dave wholeheartedly -- I would be tossing people if I *didn't* call the interference.

But as is seen here, there are good umpires who disagree and professionals who used to, as well. A few case plays in the rule book dealing with this play would eliminate all the ambiguity, but I figure that will happen long after we are all dead and gone.

Heading to the Netherlands today to umpire a tournament next week. See youze when I get back.

I am in the Fronny/Hensley camp on this, simply by using the CS&FP rulebook.

Ace Holleran

[ggk]

the question was part of a practice quiz under the testing section.