Batter/Runer Interference

[SamNVa]

There is no need for a catcher to drill anyone in the head to make a quality throw down to 1st base. All the chatcher has to do is take one step to the side to open up a clear lane to throw the ball. If they choose to try to throw the ball over the batter instead and end up throwing the ball away, then that's their choice and not the batter's fault. the BR can only interfere with the fielder making the catch at first base, not the catcher making the throw. I played catcher for almost 10 years up through HS and some intramurals in college, and I never had to plunk a runner in the back in order to throw them out regardless of where they chose to run.

SamC