New rules learned in fall ball

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

I did learn last weekend that it's interference on the runner if she runs near the shortstop and doesn't affect the shortstop's ability to field the ball, in any way.

That has been a rule for like, ever! I think that came into the rule book about the same time as the BR is out if she doesn't run in the running lane, no matter whether a play is attempted or not by the defense.

[argodad]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

.../ the BR is out if she doesn't run in the running lane, no matter whether a play is attempted or not by the defense.

The Fox announcers apparently believe this to be true in OBR.