Batter/Runer Interference

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally posted by gsf23


To me it is the same situation as a runner going into second base standing up, they are interfering with the opportunity to make the throw. If you don't call that at first, then you can't call it at second either. I don't do much softball, but isn't there a running lane on the way to first that a runner is supposed to use.

Speaking ASA, there is no such rule as you note above at any base. This would kill your argument.

Any interference call involving a thrown ball is required, by rule, to be intentional with the exception of the running lane violation which is only in place the last half the distance from the plate to 1B.