interference

[DG]

Originally Posted by the24kid

Runners of first and second, major league rules with a RH in the box. Ground ball to the SS. As the runner is crossing in front of SS about 1-2 feet in front, SS hesitates as he goes to circles ball because the runner was crossing in front of him. The hesitation caused the SS to boot the ball and head into CF. I immediately call the runner on his way to third out for interference and place the other runners. Correct or incorrect?

So SS gave up the right of way to the ball to allow runner to pass, don't see that very often. I got a no call on this, at any age group. If SS will just go after the ball and draw contact we can get an INT on this.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by DG

So SS gave up the right of way to the ball to allow runner to pass, don't see that very often. I got a no call on this, at any age group. If SS will just go after the ball and draw contact we can get an INT on this.

Contact is not required. If the runner is in the space needed by the fielder or hinders his play on the ball in any way, that's INT.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by DG

So SS gave up the right of way to the ball to allow runner to pass, don't see that very often. I got a no call on this, at any age group. If SS will just go after the ball and draw contact we can get an INT on this.

Ah. NOW I know who the coaches are referring to when they say, "But blue, the umpires last time didn't call that".

This is INT at every age group.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

Ah. NOW I know who the coaches are referring to when they say, "But blue, the umpires last time didn't call that".

Ha! Much better than my response.