Backswing Interference

Summary

In this video, we compare how this play in an MLB playoff game would be enforced differently under NFHS (High School) rules. "If a batter strikes at a ball and misses and swings so hard he carries the bat all the way around and, in the umpire's judgment, ... Under NFHS rules this is called Through If this infraction should occur in a situation where the batter would normally become a runner because of a third strike not caught, ... Property of MLB Advanced Media. Used for educational and discussion purposes under Fair Use. Devon Travis is called out on batter After HP Umpire Ramon De Jesus called Rays batter Manuel Margot for 6.03 a3: A batter is out for illegal action when: (3) He interferes with the catcher's fielding or throwing by stepping out of the batter's ... This would be handled differently in NFHS games versus OBR games. UCU Rules Interpreter, Brian deBrauwere reviews some of the new rules in 2019 For More: Coach's Corner ... In this play: MLBUM clarifies the idea that if the catcher's initial throw retires the runner then we can disregard the