batter interfering with pickoff attempt

bsaucer · #1 (**permalink**) Wed Apr 23, 2014, 09:36pm

Can a batter be called for interference if he hinders the catcher from throwing out a runner, if the runner is trying to return to his base? If so, who is out?

dash_riprock · #2 (**permalink**) Wed Apr 23, 2014, 09:48pm

Yes. The batter would be out. It is no different from interfering with a catcher trying to retire a runner attempting a steal.

Rich Ives · #3 (**permalink**) Thu Apr 24, 2014, 09:28am

Quote:

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

Yes. The batter would be out. It is no different from interfering with a catcher trying to retire a runner attempting a steal.

BUT it's only interference if the batter leaves the box or makes an abnormal move. If he freezes in place in the box it's not interference.

dash_riprock · #4 (**permalink**) Thu Apr 24, 2014, 10:44am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

BUT it's only interference if the batter leaves the box or makes an abnormal move. If he freezes in place in the box it's not interference.

Agreed. Thanks for clarifying.

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