B/r int

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by Manny A

The OP is very similar to the play in FED where a retired batter (by virtue of an uncaught third strike where she is not allowed to advance to first since there's a runner already occupying it) runs to first base anyway and hinders a throw being made back to first base to pickoff the runner diving back. It's specifically covered in a case play (8.6.18.C) in the 2013 FED case book.

Sounds like ASA would treat this play differently.

I would rule the same in ASA; in that play, it isn't a batter-runner, a runner, or anyone that ever had the right or obligation to run. It is a retired batter that has just one responsibility remaining; to NOT interfere with a play or attempted play.