KC @ STL - Batters interference not called ?

[jwwashburn]

Bruno,

I don't see how there could be interference if there was no play. What would the batter been interfering with?

Joe in Missouri

[_Bruno_]

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

Bruno,

I don't see how there could be interference if there was no play. What would the batter been interfering with?

Joe in Missouri

there WAS a play ! R1 tried to steal 2ndbase.

this is the video

i have to think that he kicked it.

[Ump153]

Originally Posted by _Bruno_

there WAS a play ! R1 tried to steal 2ndbase.

this is the video

i have to think that he kicked it.

He means if the catcher didn't make a play, or attempt to make a play, there was nothing for the batter to interfere with.

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by _Bruno_

i have to think that he kicked it.

For sure.

[Bishopcolle]

He kicked it....nice to see the biggies mess up once in a while...

[ozzy6900]

Maybe the PU did not rule interference because it was a crappy throw to start with! When you watch the video, the throw is already off when the "interference" occurs.

My opinion, lousy throw, no interference.

[David B]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Maybe the PU did not rule interference because it was a crappy throw to start with! When you watch the video, the throw is already off when the "interference" occurs.

My opinion, lousy throw, no interference.

I can agree with that. Simply because the batter moves across the plate, does not always infer that he interfered with the play.

Basically it's the PU's judgement call.

Thanks
David

[yawetag]

Originally Posted by _Bruno_

there WAS a play ! R1 tried to steal 2ndbase.

this is the video

i have to think that he kicked it.

Even as a Cardinals fan, I'd have to say this is clear-cut interference.