Another "Interference or Not"

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by Blu_IN

How exactly do you ring up a call third strike on a passed ball? Maybe in a ten and under game, but in a H.S. varsity game?

Blu

Usually with my right hand.

Does the rule book say the catcher MUST catch the ball?

Does the umpire's manual say the catcher MUST catch the ball?

I know it has been taught by many for years that if the catcher can't catch it, you can't call it a strike. Those are usually the same folks who swear the runner has to beat the ball, that ties do not go to the runner.