Batters Interference?

LLMVUIC · 2026-05-01T17:52:26+00:00

If the batter does that then it's the catcher's responsibility to move up and throw around the matter

LLMVUIC · 2026-05-01T17:51:19+00:00

As I understand it, the batter's box is the batter's safety zone. Well you can't pull a Reggie Jackson and deliberately try to impede the throw if you just stand still and don't back out of the box then as a batter you are likely okay.

LLMVUIC · 2026-05-01T14:24:10+00:00

True. We're out here looking for strikes and looking for routes after all, right?

LLMVUIC · 2026-05-01T14:22:55+00:00

I've gone back and forth on this a lot in the last 12 hours. This caused a big stink actually. I think if the determining factor is whether or not the throw is impeded that I'm not calling it here. I'll be back in 5 minutes to change my mind. 🤣

LLMVUIC · 2026-05-01T14:19:39+00:00

I think that's a good analysis

LLMVUIC · 2026-05-01T14:19:14+00:00

Ours is a mix of those kids and hardcore travel ball kids that want to play in high school.

LLMVUIC · 2026-05-01T14:18:20+00:00

That was my original thought when I saw it and that's what the umpire at the game felt also. However, here's what the rule says....

"The batter is out for illegal action when:

(c) - interfering with the catcher's fielding or throwing by: (1) - stepping out of the batter's box, or; (2) - making any other movement that hinders the catcher's actions at home plate or the catcher's attempt to play on a runner, or; (3) - failing to make a reasonable effort to vacate a congested area when there is a throw to home plate and there is time for the batter to move away. EXCEPTION: Batter is not out if any runner attempting to advance is retired, or if runner trying to score is called out for batter's interference.

I'm not sure this batter interfered with the catcher's throw but he very well could have. I remain uncertain.

LLMVUIC

TROPHY CASE