Catcher obstruction

[bluezebra]

Originally Posted by Ran.D

Had this situation in a tournament. USSSA 16U fastpitch.

Batter has a full count, tie game, 2 outs, bottom of the inning with time expired, bases loaded.

Batter swings late at the next pitch and hits the catcher's mitt (with her bat) a fraction of a second after she catches the ball.

What should happen?

1..Batter swings late, misses pitch.
2..Catcher catches pitch.
3..Bat contacts catcher's mitt.
4..STRIKE THREE. BATTER'S OUT.
5..EXTRA INNINGS.

There is no way that the catcher interfered with the batter's attempt to hit the pitch.

Bob