MRD batter squares to fake bunt and pulls the bat back to swing. In the process of pulling the bat bat back he hits the catchers mitt. Is this still catcher interference? Thanks Mike
dash_riprock MRD wrotebatter squares to fake bunt and pulls the bat back to swing. In the process of pulling the bat bat back he hits the catchers mitt. Is this still catcher interference? Thanks Mike Yes.
mbyron dash_riprock wroteYes. +1 The batter is entitled to an unimpeded opportunity to bat, including whatever preliminary motions he wishes to make (faking a bunt, etc.).