DK3 Interference?

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Originally Posted by bigda65

RH batter (his dugout on the same side).
Batter swings and misses on third strike. Catcher misses, and the ball ends up in the lefthand batters box @ corner where foul line meets.

The batter takes a step toward his dugout, then turns and runs and contact is made with catcher.

What would the call be for three different scenarios
1) Catcher in the process of getting to the ball
2) Catcher has the ball
3) Catcher in the process of throwing the ball

Since contact was made in area around the batter's box and assuming BR did not immediately realize F2 dropped the pitch (meaning not until he had taken the step toward the dugout), I think BR was doing what he was supposed to be doing and F2 was also doing what he was supposed to be doing. I'm also assuming there was no intent to interfere or obstruct. Under these assumptions there is no INT or OBS on this play.

So....

1) no call
2) BR is out if tagged
3) no call I suppose, except F2 in the act of throwing is unlikely given the proximity of the players to the play (I might call INT on this one depending on how I personally saw the play)