Batter swinging at a pitch late

[CT1]

Calling INT will put a quick end to this bush-league tactic. If the pitch is already in F2's mitt when the swing starts, what else could it be?

[JJ]

I called this a "ball" once in a college game years ago, because the batter didn't swing until the catcher came up throwing the ball. That was when I learned to slow my timing down. They want that called a strike - or interference if he interferes.

JJ

[bossman72]

Originally Posted by CT1

Calling INT will put a quick end to this bush-league tactic. If the pitch is already in F2's mitt when the swing starts, what else could it be?

Exactly!

He is no longer swinging at a pitch when the pitch has passed him. He's intentionally interfering with the catcher's throw. Easy call. Interference.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by bossman72

Exactly!

He is no longer swinging at a pitch when the pitch has passed him. He's intentionally interfering with the catcher's throw. Easy call. Interference.

Agreed, assuming he actually interferes, and doesn't just attempt to.

[bossman72]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

Agreed, assuming he actually interferes, and doesn't just attempt to.

Correct. I'm giving every benefit of the doubt to the catcher here though. If it's a little close, I'm calling it.