April 28, 2022

Batter Hits Pitch with Follow Through

Small infraction, small penalty

Batter Hits Pitch with Follow Through

Follow through interference is when the batter swings and misses on a pitch, then either hits the baseball or the catcher on his follow through. On this play, the ball is dead unless the catcher can make a play and retire a runner. The batter is out only if it is strike three. No runner can advance on the play.

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