I have an unusual question that I am hoping someone can answer and since I see a lot of NCASAUmp with great answers maybe he can help..
Situation: Our League starts with a 1&1 count and it's ball 3 (technically ball 2). Batter just stands there with the bat down expecting the pitcher will throw a ball and he will take a walk; ball is pitched and the catcher walks up and in front of the plate while the ball is in the air and quickly peels off as the ball hits the plate for a strike. Umpire calls strike and batter complains it was interference. Ump says "it is only interference if you are intending to swing the bat; since you had no intention, it's not interference". guy grounded out next pitch but bitched the rest of the game. Nobody seemed to know exactly what the right call was on the field. I was watching the game and tended to agree with the ump; but don't exactly know the right call..
Sorry soo long but needed to get the details out there. Just curious on the correct call. Thanks.
Situation: Our League starts with a 1&1 count and it's ball 3 (technically ball 2). Batter just stands there with the bat down expecting the pitcher will throw a ball and he will take a walk; ball is pitched and the catcher walks up and in front of the plate while the ball is in the air and quickly peels off as the ball hits the plate for a strike. Umpire calls strike and batter complains it was interference. Ump says "it is only interference if you are intending to swing the bat; since you had no intention, it's not interference". guy grounded out next pitch but bitched the rest of the game. Nobody seemed to know exactly what the right call was on the field. I was watching the game and tended to agree with the ump; but don't exactly know the right call..
Sorry soo long but needed to get the details out there. Just curious on the correct call. Thanks.