Batter INT on a squeeze play

[josephrt1]

USA/ASA
8.2.G - The batter-runner is OUT

G. When the batter-runner interferes with a play at home plate in an attempt to prevent an out at home plate.
Effect: The runner is also out.

Also 7.6.U - the batter is OUT

U. When interfering with a play at the plate.
Effect: Section 6R-U:
1. The ball is dead
2. The batter is out.
3. Each runner must return to the last base touched at the time of the interference.
EXCEPTION: If no play is being made and the batter accidently makes contact with the catcher’s return throw to the pitcher
Effect:
A The ball is dead.
B Any advancement of runners shall be nullified.

[MT 73]

Yes, I forgot about intentional interference, which always has a more severe penalty.

[Tru_in_Blu]

Originally Posted by josephrt1

USA/ASA
8.2.G - The batter-runner is OUT

G. When the batter-runner interferes with a play at home plate in an attempt to prevent an out at home plate.
Effect: The runner is also out.

Ah, this must be the one I was recalling. The difference is that the BR (as opposed to Batter) is out, implying there must have been a ball put into play.

I don't remember where this came up, either as discussion at some clinic or as a case play. A few umpires were talking about this over the weekend as someone had a play where the batter interfered with the catcher on a steal attempt. The conversation expanded from there.

Thanx for the references.