Tradition and Usage

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by U of M Sam

My point/opinion (as the reason for the OP)
Interference=immediate dead ball
Obstruction=delayed dead ball
Should be catchers obstruction and batters obstruction (not interference)
Let's call it what it is - will the rules folks ever append the "words"?
Sam

I think I understood your point, and as I understand it your point is wrong. Interference is not an immediate dead ball. It is not immediately dead on batter interference, for example.

I guess I won't repeat my entire post. You might try reading it again.