Skip to main content

Reply to "Batter's Interference on Catchers Throw"

Under NFHS rules, which should apply in Georgia, neither physical contact nor an actual throw is necessary. The catcher does need to attempt to throw. The batter is entitled to the box, but having just one foot in the box doesn't qualify as being in the box. From the Casebook:

7.3.5 SITUATION A: With R1 going to third, B2 steps across home plate to hinder F2 who is fielding the ball or throwing to third, or attempting to throw to third.
RULING: If R1 is tagged out despite the hindrance, the interference is ignored, and with less than two outs, the ball remains alive. If R1 is not tagged out, B2 is declared out, and when there are less than two outs, the ball becomes dead immediately and all runners must return to the bases occupied at time of the pitch.
×
×
×
×