In this case the batters feet did not move so I would say he didn't restablish his position. However the batter is responsible for his backswing either intentionally or unintentionally. So on that part of the rule book, I think the batter is called out for interference.

 

Incorrect. The rule cited deals SPECIFICALLY with the bat hitting the catcher. That is not the case here. The batter has the right to the box as long as he is not INTENTIONALLY getting in the way of the throw. The box is not a "free pass" just like its not AUTOMATIC if he's out of the box.

Incorrect. The rule cited deals SPECIFICALLY with the bat hitting the catcher. That is not the case here. The batter has the right to the box as long as he is not INTENTIONALLY getting in the way of the throw. The box is not a "free pass" just like its not AUTOMATIC if he's out of the box.

 

:confused: I dont know if we are on the same page or not.

 

It is batters interference on some case plays for the batter hitting the ball( not the catcher) on his follow through.

Rule 10-Section 2-Art. 3- g

 

The umpire in chief duties include

g. Make final decision on points not covered by the rules.

:confused: I dont know if we are on the same page or not.

 

It is batters interference on some case plays for the batter hitting the ball( not the catcher) on his follow through.

 

I'll need you to cite the rule that says that.

 

Where would this ball be?

 

I'm assuming you're saying this is the case even if its unintentional?

 

I need you to show me where it says that. I've never read that.

I'll need you to cite the rule that says that.

 

Where would this ball be?

 

I'm assuming you're saying this is the case even if its unintentional?

 

I need you to show me where it says that. I've never read that.

 

 

 

 

Rules by topic book page 111 7.3.5 Situation F: runner on third, batter swings and misses pitch, ball bounces off catchers mitt into air , where its hit by batters follow through. ball rolls to backstop.

 

ruling: ball dead batter out , runner goes back to 3rd. "Once the batter swings he is responsible for his follow- through.

Rules by topic book page 111 7.3.5 Situation F: runner on third, batter swings and misses pitch, ball bounces off catchers mitt into air , where its hit by batters follow through. ball rolls to backstop.

 

ruling: ball dead batter out , runner goes back to 3rd. "Once the batter swings he is responsible for his follow- through.

 

FED only?

FED only?

I've only seen most of the stuff described in the FED book. I'd have to do a bit more research as OBR and MLB rules.....

 

Either way, I think in my mind it would be a case by case situation and not a "blanket" statement.

 

Either way, I think in my mind it would be a case by case situation and not a "blanket" statement.

 

Bingo. That's what I've been trying to say. Its all based on intent and the ability to get out of the way of the catcher(on the original play in this thread).

So in general I was correct?

So in general I was correct?

 

Yes.

FED only?

 

 

This is probably a stupid question for people who know the game but what does FED only mean and how does that relate to high school baseball?

This is probably a stupid question for people who know the game but what does FED only mean and how does that relate to high school baseball?

 

There are essentially 3 baseball rulebooks.

 

MLB uses a book called "OBR."

High school uses "FED" which has slight modifications to OBR.

College uses "NCAA" which has slight modifications to OBR.

 

So, you will not find some rules in OBR that you might find in FED.

Thank you clearing that up for me.:thumb:

There are essentially 3 baseball rulebooks.

 

MLB uses a book called "OBR."

High school uses "FED" which has slight modifications to OBR.

College uses "NCAA" which has slight modifications to OBR.

 

So, you will not find some rules in OBR that you might find in FED.

FED, in High School sports, stands for National Federation of State High School Associations and govern, most athletic events in-conjunction, with KHSAA.

This actually happened in a middle school game

 

A runner is on third base. The pitch to the right handed batter is about eye level but the batter swings and misses. The Catcher catches the pitch and throws toward third in an attempt to pick the runner off. However the catchers throw hits the batters bat and deflects into the stand.

 

 

What is the call? I ask two experts and got two different answers.

 

One said batter interference. Batter is out.

 

The other said its not batters interference the run should score.

The correct call would be dead ball with no interferrance. The umpire made the correct decision if there was no intent by the batter. It is the catchers responsibility to clear the batter if he stayed in the batters box. Any other ruling would be absolutely rediculous seeing how the catcher could hit the batter every time throwing to third base if he wanted.