What is the correct call?

[Nigel Tufnel]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

Yes there is. Bobby has cited it repeatedly.

I'm sorry..what page does it say that there must be protection for players warming up on the field?

[SethPDX]

Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel

I'm sorry..what page does it say that there must be protection for players warming up on the field?

The same page it says there must be bat boys, ball shaggers down the lines, etc. They don't have to bring someone out there, but if they want to, how many umpires are going to have a problem with it? "Authorized" does not mean required.

[PeteBooth]

On some law book page that says I can get sued if I see F1/F2 warming up with no protector and do nothing about it. Then God forbid a line shot hit's either F1/F2 and now the laywers get involved.

It's a safety issue which makes the "protector" an authorized person to be on the field.

Pete Booth

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel

I'm sorry..what page does it say that there must be protection for players warming up on the field?

The question regarded interference. You stated there was no rule covering this situation. Bobby has posted it repeatedly. Try reading it.

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel

I'm sorry..what page does it say that there must be protection for players warming up on the field?

This particular League has this as their one and only "home rule". I have worked many fields where managers require a third player on their own. I have no problem with this.