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Originally Posted by bob jenkins
Disagree -- doing nothing makes it look like you didn't see it and invites the mgr.'s question.
Signal that you saw it and cut the question off before it happens.
Also, note that OBR made a change to this rule last year -- a change that is confusing to me:
Rule 7.09(a) Comment: If the pitched ball deflects off the catcher or umpire and subsequently
touches the batter-runner, it is not considered interference unless, in the judgment of the umpire, the
batter-runner clearly hinders the catcher in his attempt to field the ball.
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Sounds like the change allows for an interference call should the BR do something even unintentionally that could prevent the catcher from making a play, such as kicking the loose ball.
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Thu Jun 12, 2014, 09:51am
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