Reply to "Batter Interference"

Even though the situation is implausible, the same principles apply.

It is still a delayed dead ball, so don't call interference until the dust settles.

If it's a third strike, the batter is already out. (If the pitch wasn't caught and first base was unoccupied, you can call the batter out for interference, and it won't affect how you dispose of the runner.)

If the interference prevented the catcher from retiring the runner, rule the runner out.

If the runner would have scored even if the batter had not committed interference (which would make this scenario even more implausible, but, hey, it's baseball: anything can happen), send him (and any other runners) back.

Remember, you're not punishing the team for interference, you are nullifying the interference.

5/10/167:18 AM

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