Batter Interference

[Patrick Szalapski]

Originally posted by jicecone
Thanks Pete.

I guess Im trying to split hairs when it comes to given a guideline for this. It seems that it is one of those "have to be there" and "seen before" things , in order to make that fine line call.

I can imagine a situation where the catcher begins his throwing motion and holds himself up at the last minute before he launches into the batter. Certainly, that would be interference.

For purposes of interference, can we define "play" as a legitimate attempt to put out a runner or to prevent a runner from advancing?

P-Sz