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Runner interference call
by JOHN T
Runner must avoid fielder attempting to field ball in base path.
John asked: Runner on second R2. Only 1 out. Assuming he stayed in the base path and ran into the SS, runner would be out at that point. Should create an immediate dead ball, runner out, batter-runner safe at first. At this point it becomes somewhat tricky, as there is an umpire's decision to be made, as to whether the interference kept a double play from being completed. With a runner from second and no force, I don't believe you can assume that the fielder would field the ball, tag the runner from second and make his throw to first in time to complete the double play. It sounds like they should have called an immediate dead ball, runner out on interference, batter-runner safe at first. Had the runner been on first, or even runner's on first and second when the interference occurred, you could make a case that the interference kept the defense from completing the double play. It all becomes an umpire's decision at that point. I don't believe you can presume a double play in that situation as you have no easy force and throw, nor would you be looking for a runner to run into your tag in time for you to complete the backside of the play. Sounds like this one may have gotten a little heated in the moment. Yours in baseball, Rick |
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