ball hits runner

[Rich]

Originally Posted by GarthB

This is outdated and as Dave H. has indicated, even Roder know longer holds to this ruling and has annouced so, in public postings. The Evans model is the working model in professional baseball.

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.