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Umpire Interference with catcher/runner
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Scenario: Runners at 2nd and 3rd. Passed ball, 3B runner steals home, 2B runner moves up to 3rd. After the catcher threw the ball back to the pitcher, the umpire proceeded to move into position to clean the plate (blocking the catchers view of the runner and blocking the possible throw from the pitcher to the catcher). The runner at 3rd now attempts to steal home and the pitcher turns quickly to see the umpire blocking the catcher and does not throw the ball. The umpire steps out of the way in time for the runner to score. Umpire states that "no timeout was called" therefore the runner can steal home and is safe. Is this Umpire Interference and what should the call have been?
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Richvee
Spoken like a true rat. How about instead of teaching your kids to throw the ball as hard as they can into an umpire, teach them some baseball fundamentals Teach your catcher to run the passe
Rich Ives
No it isn't. Have your catcher move to where he can see the runner. Have the pitcher wait at the plate with the ball until the catcher gets there.
grayhawk
You're right, but if you have an R3 and decide not to call time to sweep the plate, then you better have good awareness to be sure you move your ass so the defense can make a play. Is this umpire int
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