Catcher Interference
I saw a Catcher Interference call today. I looked up the rule and it appeared to be the correct call.
Runners on 2nd and 3rd and the batter hits the ball foul and I heard something weird and the umpire called Catcher Interference and placed the batter on first. This was a Little League Baseball game and I believe they play by MLB rules(with modifications) Right? I remember a HS Umpire advancing all runners on Catcher Interference play very similar to this. Do they have a different rule in HS? It is possible that i am remembering a Softball game(of course, they may have different rules, as well) But, I am pretty sure it was a HS Baseball game. Thanks, Orlando Dad PS Do all LL Umpires call balls 2 inches off the ground strikes, or is it just here? LOL |
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There are many factors that go into calling a strike, and what appears to be a 'low' pitch could very well be a strike. Many little league catchers set up very far away from the plate, so a pitch that is caught 2 inches off the ground probably passed through the strike zone. A properly coached catcher is an umpires dream!!
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This IS NOT Interference by the Catcher; this IS Obstruction by the Catcher.
MTD, Sr. |
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In FED it's catcher's obstruction. In OBR and LL it's catcher's interference. 2.00 INTERFERENCE (b) Defensive interference is an act by a fielder that hinders or prevents a batter from hitting a pitch. 6.08 The batter becomes a runner and is entitled to first base without liability to be put out (provided he advances to and touches first base) when— (c) The catcher or any fielder interferes with him. |
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If you don't like the way other people officiate, get off your butt and try it yourself. Sorry, no sympathy here for whinning parents. |
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And a pitch 2 inches above the ground (plate) would not be a strike for a toddler just started walking. |
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OK, thanks, thought I was missing something!
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