2018 OBR changes

[Jimurray]

Two interesting changes aside from pace of play:

"Amended Rule 5.09(c)(1) Comment regarding a runner who takes a “flying
start” from behind a base when tagging up; namely, such violation is
now considered an appeal play."

I thought we always had an interp that this was an appeal play in OBR but the "now" makes me wonder.

And,

"Amended Rule 6.01(a)(5) Comment to clarify that a runner who is returning
to his last legally touched base after being put out is considered the
same as a runner who continues to advance after being put out relative to
interfering with a subsequent play."

"Rule 6.01(a )(5) Comment: If the batter or a runner continues to
advance or returns or attempts to return to his last legally touched
base after he has been put out, he shall not by that act alone be
considered as confusing, hindering or impeding the fielders."

Reinforces that controversial call last year.

[Stk004]

Definition of Interference:

(d) Spectator interference occurs when a spectator (or an object thrown by the spectator) hinders a player’s attempt to make a play on a live ball, by going onto the playing field, or reaching out of the stands and over the playing field.

Thanks, Toronto.

[Richvee]

I'm surprised we didn't see some sort of clarification on a batter's backswing interfering with a catcher chasing down a passed ball.