May 9, 2022

Catcher’s Interference Explained by Ted Barrett

Catcher’s Interference Explained by Ted Barrett

In this video, MLB umpire Ted Barrett digs into the finer points of the catcher’s interference rule. What happens when the ball is put in play? If a runner scores, does he have to go back to third?

Watch as he breaks it all down with Chris Welsh:

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