ASA Double Base - Purpose of 8.2.M.4.?

[jimpiano]

Greymule wrote:The scenario does not SAY IFR was called nor in effect and nothing about this scenario automatically makes IFR in effect.



You can use the test question to make a point on the rule that would allow a team to benefit by interference.

However, the rule book also prevents that situation from happening under the circumstances outlined in the test question...which is important if the play actually happens.

The play in question is a clear case of invoking the infield fly rule. I already cited the rules covering the play.

The 2005-6 ASA Casebook also covers this:
Play 8.2 -36A .....(I)nterference after an out should not be called.

Failure to invoke the infield fly rule is correctable by declaring the batter out and returning all runners.

The test question was troublesome in that the scenario is pretty unlikely while ignoring other rules that cover the play and prevent a team from profiting from violating the rules.

Thanks for bringing it up, though. It is always helpful to research the rules.