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What is batters interference at home plate when catcher is throwing down to 3rd base?
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∙ 14y ago
Batter's interference is when the batter interferes with the catcher's ability to throw and catch a ball that is in play. An example of this is if the batter were to obstruct the catcher when a teammate is stealing a base, resulting in the catcher's inability to throw out the runner.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 16y agoIf the batter attempts to block the catcher from throwing to third base, or if the batters obstructs the catcher in the process of throwing to third base.
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∙ 14y agoBatter's Interference is if the batter in question steps in the way of the Catcher that'll prevent him from throwing to a base.
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∙ 11y agoIf the ball hits third base on a hit, it is foul according to Major League Rules
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When is it interference by the batter with the catcher when a runner from third base is trying to score?
When the batter is standing on the plate.
Does catchers interference factor into on base percentage?
No. On-base percentage is calculated by adding hits, walks and hit-by-pitches and dividing that number by the sum of all at-bats, walks, hit-by-pitches and sacrifice flies. (Source: www.homerunweb.com/onbase.html)A fielder's choice does not improve a player's batting average, and neither does an error.djagameking:Actually an error counts towards your on base percentage, just not your average. Does a fielder's choice count towards your obp.
When the home plate umpire is behind the plate is he in fair territory?
No. The Home Plate Umpire, the Catcher, and the Batters are in foul territory, because they are all positioned behind the foul lines.
Can a steel plate in your head cause interference with your computer?
No. A steel plate in one's head cannot cause interference with a computer.
How much latitude does a batter have in leaning over the plate in front of the catcher after a pitch to prevent the throw to 2nd?
Zero. The runner will be called out on batter's interference if the throw is obstructed in any way.
Where is the Catcher in Baseball?
Behind Home Plate.
