Interference? Maybe!

[WestMichBlue]

definition of interference; there has to be a play with an opportunity for an out

Definition of interference is hindering the attempt to make a play.

If I am the defender I may wish to trap the ball while foul because I have no play for an out. Or I may wish to hover over the ball and grab it as soon as it rolls fair so that I may get an out. If the offensive player knocks me away from the ball, how can I make a play?

If the ball ultimately rolls fair, we have interference

Since when do we wait for the results of the play to call interference. Our call is immediate dead ball at time of contact.

Not sure I see a contradiction in the rules you cited

A B-R can be called out for interference when the ball is in foul territory. 8.12.G only says batted ball.

A runner has the additional condition that the ball must be either fair or a fly ball over foul territory before interference can be call. (8.7.j)

What is the difference between a B-R and a Runner on identical interference situations in my two examples?


WMB