Catcher's Interference (or Obstruction, whatever you call it :)
Runners on 1st and 3rd, one out. As the hitter swings at the pitch, his bat ticks the catcher's glove. The ball is hit to the center fielder and is caught. The runner from 3rd tags up and scores; the runner on first retreats to the bag after the catch.
HP umpire calls time and places runners for interference by the catcher (again obstruction).
Where should they runners and batter runners be placed?
What options, if any does the coach have for changing it and what is the umpire's responsibility to provide that? Sorry if a bit vague.
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The runner that scored goes back to third. The runner on first goes to second (because he was forced). The batter goes to first. The coach may opt to take the result of the play, in which case the batter would be out, the runner on third would score, and the runner at first would stay at first. There is no obligation to tell the coach that he can disregard the CI; he must bring it to your attention if that's what he wants to do. (If the coach takes that option, be prepared to explain it to the opposing coach.)
ReplyDeleteGood call, Downtown Steve Brown! That's exactly what I would say.
ReplyDeleteSteve, are you sure you are a 2nd year guy?? Good job!
ReplyDeleteHurst