Batter Interference Question

[SleptTilNoonLOL]

I have a question about batter interference after watching what I thought was an obvious one which was not called in the top of the 2nd inning of Angels/Yankees on 6/18. I have MLBTV but dont know how to clip the video and post, sorry. It's more of a general question though. On a steal of second, are we pretty much calling it anytime a batter falls off balance after his swing and steps in front of the plate? I'm always surprised and impressed at how catchers get good throws off to second despite batters leaning/stepping into their throwing lane and the F2's never seem bothered by it. The rule is obviously to call it only if it interferes with the F2, but I am struggling with "rewarding" batters who are falling off balance and stepping in front of the plate after their swing or bunt attempts. I feel like the F2 should get the benefit of the doubt in those cases. Does anyone have any tips on how they judge "hinderance" on this play?

 

[TheLovejoy]

So you're agreeing with my original statement that it should have been called in the MLB example above, and you're wondering why it wasn't, eh?

[beerguy55]

13 hours ago, TheLovejoy said:

So you're agreeing with my original statement that it should have been called in the MLB example above, and you're wondering why it wasn't, eh?

He missed it, for whatever reason.  Maybe he saw the throw as happening before the batter leaned over.  Could be myriad reasons for not getting it, but it's NOT because this isn't INT at the pro level.  It is, and this kind of play is called INT just as often as it isn't by the pros... I've seen more innocuous batter action called INT by MLB umpires.