i always enjoy hearing a coach try to explain why his batter is allowed to follow-through on a swing and then take two steps in front of the catcher who is attempting a play on a runner. if i had a dime for every time i've heard, "but he didn't mean to..." good video, gentlemen.
People tend to use the terms interchangeably but Obstruction is not the same as interference; obstruction is typically committed by a fielder against a base runner, while interference is typically committed by a base runner against a fielder, or the batter against the catcher.
Do you have any videos on batter's interference caused by a batter that is being walked on a throw down the Third, when there is only a runner on second
I saw this situation a few years ago and didn't get the proper answer from other umpires. Runner on first, right handed batter in the box. The pitch is made and it almost hits the batter. The batter does nothing but stand there, IN THE BOX, and makes no move to swing, he simply let the ball come in to the inside. The catchers reaches out with his left hand, fields the ball, still way inside the box, then steps to his left and throws the ball over the batter, who has literally not moved. The ball tails away and is not in time to catch the runner. The umpire called him out on batter interference. The batter did not move at all (it was a straight steal and he had the "take" sign on so he wasn't going to swing anyway), it was the catcher that stepped into the batters box. Would that still constitute batter's interference? He literally did nothing, not even move his feet.
Would have been nice if you had added a video where the batter interferes with the catcher fielding a batted ball around home plate (like a chopper or a bunt pop up), especially with the batter still being in the batter's box, as that will always trigger some discussion ("but I was still in the batter's box" "i know. But that doesn't matter. You're out")
Clear, concise, well explained definition of the rule. Good to see that last coach get booted.
i always enjoy hearing a coach try to explain why his batter is allowed to follow-through on a swing and then take two steps in front of the catcher who is attempting a play on a runner. if i had a dime for every time i've heard, "but he didn't mean to..." good video, gentlemen.
Excellent situations on Batter Interference and the Proper Calls. Thanks for putting this together! Should clarify a lot for many umpires.
Watched all of them so far. I really appreciate the videos, keep them coming.
These are useful for all baseball fans. Thank you.
Awesome videos! I will use them for my local high school chapter's training this season.
Thank you i have a better understanding now on BI my board CCBUA IN CT puts out helpful videos as well .
Excellent explanation of those videos
Thank you. I know I got it right yesterday, despite what people told me.
People tend to use the terms interchangeably but Obstruction is not the same as interference; obstruction is typically committed by a fielder against a base runner, while interference is typically committed by a base runner against a fielder, or the batter against the catcher.
Should have cover throws to 3rd with right handed batter and throws to first with left handed batter on pick off plays.
What happens if the catcher throws but it’s not really “a play on the runner?”
Do you have any videos on batter's interference caused by a batter that is being walked on a throw down the Third, when there is only a runner on second
When im catching, can i just not throw and make obvious contact with the batter? Ive seen travis darnou sell it to the umps in the 2015 world series
I saw this situation a few years ago and didn't get the proper answer from other umpires. Runner on first, right handed batter in the box. The pitch is made and it almost hits the batter. The batter does nothing but stand there, IN THE BOX, and makes no move to swing, he simply let the ball come in to the inside. The catchers reaches out with his left hand, fields the ball, still way inside the box, then steps to his left and throws the ball over the batter, who has literally not moved. The ball tails away and is not in time to catch the runner. The umpire called him out on batter interference. The batter did not move at all (it was a straight steal and he had the "take" sign on so he wasn't going to swing anyway), it was the catcher that stepped into the batters box. Would that still constitute batter's interference? He literally did nothing, not even move his feet.
Why you got Colbert report music in your intro lmao
good suff
Great video. Can a batter interfer in a non-intentional manner while staying in the batter's box?
This OBA ruling on strike 3?
Would have been nice if you had added a video where the batter interferes with the catcher fielding a batted ball around home plate (like a chopper or a bunt pop up), especially with the batter still being in the batter's box, as that will always trigger some discussion ("but I was still in the batter's box" "i know. But that doesn't matter. You're out")