R1 Interference

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by Larry1953

Rich, I doubt there is one, the play was from 1997. However, I bumped up an old 2006 thread that had discussed a play somewhat similar to my OP. One post talked about "string theory" which might have been in vogue in 1997. The consensus was that the runner is usually out when hit by a batted ball except [step and a reach stuff, etc, etc]. The other thread said J/R changed the interpretation to call the runner out. That seems to mean that the only thing that absolved the runner is if the ball touches or goes through or immediately by a fielder. If the runner is in the middle of the bases without a fielder within 30 feet of him and he gets hit with a batted ball, he's out.

The string theory might have been in vogue then but the current MLBUM says it's not valid for OBR. The consensus is valid by official interpretation.

FED does use the string theory. I think NCAA does too.