F2 throw down to 3rd

[KenL.nation]

How much does the right-handed batter have to avoid interference(if at all)
with the catcher on the throw down to 3rd on a steal attempt.
As long as he stays in the batters box.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by KenL.nation

How much does the right-handed batter have to avoid interference(if at all)
with the catcher on the throw down to 3rd on a steal attempt.
As long as he stays in the batters box.

He must not deliberately interfere with the catcher, but he is allowed to hold his ground in the batters box. The catcher has to go around the batter.

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

He must not deliberately interfere with the catcher, but he is allowed to hold his ground in the batters box. The catcher has to go around the batter.

Intent is irrelevant.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

Intent is irrelevant.

It is when the batter is in the batters box. That's his box. If he is just standing there and the catcher has trouble throwing, too bad.

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

It is when the batter is in the batters box. That's his box. If he is just standing there and the catcher has trouble throwing, too bad.

That's correct, but the batter's intent is still irrelevant.

[SanDiegoSteve]

I realize that intent isn't part of the rule, but in reality, if the batter were to make any movement to interfere, it most certainly wouldn't be accidental, now would it? I mean, if he were truly innocent, he would be standing statue-still in the box, not wanting to interfere. So he would in all practicality have to "intentionally and deliberately" try to interfere in order for interference to be called, because he would know not to make any movement to interfere.

6.06(c) He interferes with the catcher’s fielding or throwing by stepping out of the batter’s box or making any other movement that hinders the catcher’s play at home base.

[umpjong]

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

That's correct, but the batter's intent is still irrelevant.

I think you are splitting hairs... Intent is relevant in a lot of the cases in this situation or any interference situation.... Intent makes it an easier call and sell.