Braves/Giants play in the 13th - Page 2

GA Umpire · #16 (**permalink**) Mon Apr 12, 2010, 02:37pm

I think it was a close one. I think it was ruled that McCann hit the bat, not the bat hit him.

If that is it, it sounds like "weak INT" doesn't apply since the interpretation seems to say the bat has to hit the catcher which doesn't appear to be the case.

Steven Tyler · #17 (**permalink**) Mon Apr 12, 2010, 06:52pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

Interesting theory (a la 6.05(h) ), but I don't think I buy it. Because it would give the batter license to "hold" his follow through in a way designed to hinder the catcher's ability to throw.

I found a video clip on mlb.com and I definitely would have called it backswing interference.

Two things you can't buy. Experience and good judgment.

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