Reply To: Umpire mechanic for catchers interference

    Greg Spencer
    Participant

    djorissen:
    If the umpire calls catcher’s interference on a swing that results in a foul ball, can the offensive manager choose to accept the foul ball instead of the batter being put on first base? In other words, does a foul ball — or swing and a miss — meet the criteria for a “play” that can be accepted by the offensive manager instead of the CI award of the batter advancing to 1B.

    The offensive coach can decline the award.

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