More on Batter Interference
These couple posts about BI makes me wonder what it would take to get a BI call. Specifically on pick-offs to third base. Many batters will notice the catcher pop up and take a step or two back in an attempt to get out of the way to avoid the call. Sometimes those actually get into the way of the catcher. I've never called it because I want to understand the call better before making it.
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If the batter remains in the box and makes no abnormal movements, he is immune to BI, no matter where F2 throws the ball.
If he steps out or makes abnormal movements, and if he consequently hinders the defense, it is BI. It's not that difficult in practice. |
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I would define "abnormal movements" as any movement not related to or in conjunction with a legitimate swing. Quote:
Most "abnormal movements" I would be looking out for would be intentional in nature. I suppose there might be some unintentional ones but they are very infrequent. Quote:
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If he does something abnormal, you as an umpire will know it. Thanks David |
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What's odd about this case play is that the ruling in BOTH cases (a) and (b) is no interference. Then the RULING provides a principle on which to call it. Very strange. |
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Interference? Was this move abnormal? |
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Are we arguing about something on which we violently agree? |
What we have here is failure to communicate
The problem stems from trying to insert a word which does not, apparently, have a universal meaning to all people. It is also unnecessary. The rule is worded just fine the way it is.
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Batter ducks for a pitch just over his head and when he returns to his normal stance he gets hit with the throw to a base. I suppose your calling that BI too. |
A well-trained F2 won't have a problem with a batter who remains in the box.
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