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Rule of the Week – Catcher Interference Won’t Always Stop the Show
Topics: Batter, Blog, Catcher Interference, Runners, Umpire
How should an umpire respond to catcher interference? Watch the video! This week we’re discussing catcher interference. Catcher interference is when a batter swings and touches the catcher’s glove. The umpire points and calls out, “that’s catcher interference” – but the ball remains alive and the play develops! If the batter gets a base…
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Catcher Interference Won’t Always Stop the Show – Insider Report
Topics: Catcher Interference, Famous Plays, Interference, Uncategorized
The Royals and Indians played in Cleveland on June 4, 2016. In the top of the first inning, the Royals’ Whit Merrifield attempted to steal second base with Lorenzo Cain at bat. At almost the time of pitcher Josh Tomlin’s release, Indians’ catcher Chris Gimenez jumped up, took off his mask, and stepped on the…