BI or OOO?

GA Umpire · #1 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 17, 2009, 02:40pm

I have nothing as well. There was no intent. And, the defense has to know the situation that the batter can now legally leave the box.

Play on and see what happens. Can't fault the offense for the defense screwing up.

johnnyg08 · #2 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 17, 2009, 03:49pm

I think we see a play like this more often in terms of timing on a swinging strike three with R1 stealing. I don't think all instances of Interference have to be intentional.

SanDiegoSteve · #3 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 17, 2009, 04:01pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

I think we see a play like this more often in terms of timing on a swinging strike three with R1 stealing. I don't think all instances of Interference have to be intentional.

Entirely different. A batter who has just swung and missed is either out or still a batter, unless it is an uncaught 3rd strike. In this case, he is now a runner, and his movements are those of a runner, not a retired batter.