Batter/Runer Interference - Page 2

IRISHMAFIA · #16 (**permalink**) Tue Nov 19, 2002, 12:43pm

Quote:

Originally posted by Gulf Coast Blue
Suppose the throw was low - BR slides into 1B and ball hits
her. Would that be interference?

glen

If the BR interfered with F3 receiving the throw........yes..............grin

Joel

I'm sure you meant to add...but not if the runner's slide was in the 3' lane.
http://65.68.63.156/mysmilies/otn/happy/11zwinky.gif

kellerumps · #17 (**permalink**) Tue Nov 19, 2002, 05:17pm

Once the runner gets to within the last stride, there can not be interference UNLESS they do something deliberate(lower the shoulder, throw hands in the air, ect). At that point, the offense has as much right to that base as the defense.

You see it all the time, it's called a "Mess". The offensive coach is going to complain that there is obstruction on the 1st baseperson while the defense is going to scream interference.

That is softball.

Dakota · #18 (**permalink**) Tue Nov 19, 2002, 05:44pm

Quote:

Originally posted by kellerumps
The offensive coach is going to complain that there is obstruction on the 1st baseperson while the defense is going to scream interference.

No they won't. Both of them will scream "interference."

kellerumps · #19 (**permalink**) Tue Nov 19, 2002, 05:49pm

IRISHMAFIA · #20 (**permalink**) Tue Nov 19, 2002, 06:37pm

Quote:

Originally posted by kellerumps
Once the runner gets to within the last stride, there can not be interference UNLESS they do something deliberate(lower the shoulder, throw hands in the air, ect). At that point, the offense has as much right to that base as the defense.

Not any more with the double-base.

kellerumps · #21 (**permalink**) Tue Nov 19, 2002, 06:48pm

I didn't even think about the double-base.

Even so, with or without a double-base, based on everything that has been said here...The only things you will have is

1. A potential play at 2nd as the ball sails over 1st base.
2. A mess and two upset coaches.

In any case, no interference or obstruction.

Joseph Fazakerley · #22 (**permalink**) Sun Dec 01, 2002, 05:48pm

According to your situation, wouldn't be a "Dropped third stike" & if called, the runner on first, is allowed to leave, but is put in jepordy( pardon the spelling )& if tagged is out on the tag for a double play.

Hopefully i got your question right.

kellerumps · #23 (**permalink**) Sun Dec 01, 2002, 10:34pm

According the original thread, First base was open.

Otherwise, then yes you COULD have a completely different play.