batter interferance--

[Whowefoolin]

Intent!!!! Quote the JEA, the EAJ, the AJE, or what other book you want to bring up, but look at intent.

The intent of the batter standing tall with a runner going into third (especially if he is a righty) is not to be an angel.

It is either to get beaned by the catchers throw, or help hinder the catcher, thus helping his teammate get to third.

OK, break out the situational documents, but 6.06(c) says any movement which hinders. Not ducking is a movement (in a negative sense).

So look at the batter. Is he the 22 man on the roster who hasn't played all season and doesn't know. Or the #3 hitter who has been on fire all season and is looking for an RBI?

Come on guys. Get the quotes out of the way before the season and start umping. Adjudge! Rule! Stand up for something!!! Don't be reaching into your book shelf after the game.