USSSA Umpire Interference

[jwwashburn]

I found mention of Umpire Interference with a catcher's throw but, I cannot find UI when hit by a batted ball.

This rules book is not my favorite layout

[Robmoz]

You won't find it...duck and roll blue!

[jwwashburn]

you mean red.

[EsqUmp]

SLOW PITCH
Umpire interference – Occurs when a fair-batted ball strikes the umpire on
fair ground before passing a fielder other than the pitcher.

If the fair batted ball hits the umpire or base runner after passing a fielder
other than the pitcher, or touches any fielder including the pitcher, it remains
in play with all runners being in jeopardy.


The runners must return to their bases when an umpire is struck by a fair batted ball, before it touches a fielder or passes any fielder other than the Pitcher, base runners may be forced to advance if the batter is credited with a hit, thus awarded first base, thereby forcing other runners to advance.

FAST PITCH
Umpire interference is when the Umpire, inadvertently moves so as to
hinder a catcher’s attempt to throw or when a fair, untouched ball touches
an Umpire before the closest infielder has a reasonable opportunity to
field the ball.

It is not Umpire interference if, on a passed ball or wild
pitch, the Umpire gets hit by a thrown ball from the catcher. The ball is
live.

If a fair ball strikes an Umpire after having passed an infielder other than the pitcher, and provided no other fielder had a chance to make an out, or when a fair batted ball has been touched by an infielder, including the pitcher, the ball is in play.

[jwwashburn]

Thanks, sounds about right....where is it in the book?

[Robmoz]

In what situation would an umpire be in a position to get hit by a batted ball before it passes an infielder?

[jwwashburn]

I cannot imagine.

I saw a guy get hit not that long ago...of course it was after the ball passed an infielder. However, I cannot find it in the book at all

[TwoBits]

Originally Posted by Robmoz

In what situation would an umpire be in a position to get hit by a batted ball before it passes an infielder?

My first thought, too!

[jwwashburn]

Back to the OP....is it in the book?

If I ever get hit, I would like to be able to refer to the actual rule that says play on. I cannot find it.

[CecilOne]

ASA - 8.1.e
USSSA - 8.7.E, 10.1.F.1

[Robmoz]

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

you mean red.

...or Black

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by Robmoz

In what situation would an umpire be in a position to get hit by a batted ball before it passes an infielder?

Really REALLY deep F4 or F6. Or conceivably the 5th infielder or extreme shift situation, although I see that being far more likely in baseball.

[ASA Ump MN]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

ASA - 8.1.e
USSSA - 8.7.E, 10.1.F.1

They must have changed some things in the 2013 USSSA rule book.

[ASA Ump MN]

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

Back to the OP....is it in the book?

If I ever get hit, I would like to be able to refer to the actual rule that says play on. I cannot find it.

Rule 8 section 2 in the 2013 rule book!

[jwwashburn]

Originally Posted by ASA Ump MN

Rule 8 section 2 in the 2013 rule book!

huh? 8.2? That is the Look Back Rule

It is 8.7.E