Dropped 3rd Strike

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

MLB seems to have changed the OBR interp to place the onus all on the batter-runner by saying that if the B-R clearly hinders the catcher it's interference.. Stupid move. Defense screws up and it's the defense's fault?

The prior interp was that if it happened before the B-R had a chance to avoid the ball then it's a live ball.

I'd recommend using the latter in LL.

I forgot about that change -- and I agree with your editorial comments.

I'm taking a very hard look at the "clearly" part of the rule when I judge this.