ASA Rule Changes

[Big Slick]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Two responses.

One, the BR didn't commit any act of interference; R2 did. R2 is out, and BR is awarded first base, UNLESS the umpire judges an intentional act of interference. So, not an automatic ruling; and many players could make the interference look unintentional, or at least put intent in doubt.

Steve, INT on a fly ball, fair OR foul results in the runner AND the BR being declared out.

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Two, to prove the original question, even if you add the judgment of intentional interference, simply change the play to no outs. R1 scores when there is interference on a fly ball.

Yes, this would be the stickler. Granted that would have to be one speedster on third or the ball was it a mile high.