Jersey Shore BlueClaws

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Understanding Interference and Obstruction: Umpire Guidelines and Common Misinterpretations

Topics: Obstruction

Interference and obstruction calls are for the most part judgment calls. But there are guidelines that umpires must adhere to when executing these rules. A properly trained umpire should be able to reference the appropriate guidelines when ruling interference and obstruction. And coaches and managers on all levels should be prepared to argue the proper…

July 25, 2025 Obstruction
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Test Your Baseball Knowledge: Continuous Action Appeal

Topics: Expert Analysis

The above is a video of a High-A minor league game that was played on August 31, 2022 when the Hudson Valley Renegades (Yankees) hosted the Jersey Shore BlueClaws (Phillies). Let’s call the batter Jones, the runner Smith, and the pitcher Johnson.   In the bottom of the fifth inning, Hudson Valley’s Jones was batting with…

September 10, 2022 Expert Analysis
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6 Rules Questions Answered by Rich Marazzi

Topics: Expert Analysis, Rules Controversy, Runner Interference

Question #1 – Can Interference Be Unintentional  Q. In the April 30th, Jersey Shore BlueClaws (Phillies) vs Aberdeen IronBirds (Orioles) South Atlantic League game, the following play occurred. Should the batter have been called for interference? Aberdeen had Adley Rutschman on second, Coby Mayo on first with Jacob Teter at bat and less than two outs. Mick Abel was pitching for Jersey Shore…

May 22, 2022 Expert Analysis Rules Controversy Runner Interference