Batter Interference??

[Spence]

Originally Posted by dileonardoja

With a Wild pitch I hate giving the defense a break while the batter is trying to get out of the way but the batter should just stand his ground and let the catcher move him if necessary.

Is there a scenario where the batter does indeed stand in the box without moving and yet it could be interference on a steal/wild pitch? That's not a rhetorical question. I'm truly asking.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Spence

Is there a scenario where the batter does indeed stand in the box without moving and yet it could be interference on a steal/wild pitch? That's not a rhetorical question. I'm truly asking.

Not if the pitch is caught.

If the pitch rolls away from F2, and R3 tries for home, and the batter has an opportunity to move, then he could be guilty of "willful indifference" if he just stands in the box and interferes.