Actually the runner is out because of interference … you cannot collide with a player making a play on a hit ball. If this were an older kids or pro game the runner would be ejected more times than not I’m sure … not to mention it might cause a fight or two.
I am glad to hear that both young men are alright after a nasty collision. I don’t know what the call was by the umpires. Although the runner is suspose to TRY to avoid the collision,the runner is actually out because the ball hit him.
Perfect example of interference by the runner. It is amazing how so many people can misinterpret a simple rule. The runner has to avoid the fielder who is fielding a batted ball. He can run out of the baseline if that is necessary to avoid interference. Obstruction of the runner by the fielder is often missed at the LL level. Once the ball is NOT fielded on either a thrown or batted ball, the fielder needs to get out of the way of the runner.
You’re incorrect. The runner may run down the path if it is clear, but on a batted ball, if the fielder moves into the path to field the ball, the runner MUST avoid the fielder. Rule 7.08b, and 7.09L. You need to look it up.
You’re correct, but there is a difference between the ruling for a thrown ball versus a batted ball. Thrown balls need a judgment of intent to interfere, to get an out. Batted balls don’t. If the fielder isn’t fielding either type of ball, then the runner has the right to the path, and the fielder must get out of the path.
Fault is irrelevant. On a BATTED ball the fielder attempting to field it has all the rights and must not be hindered in any way, intentionally or not.
If the fielder is in the runner’s path when he is not fielding any type of ball, then he is guilty of obstruction. The play in this video is no-brainer interference. The runner is required to avoid a fielder attempting to field a batted ball. 7.09L.
That play is interference. Rule 7.08b and 7.09L.
A BATTED BALL is different from a thrown ball. A runner must avoid a fielder attempting to field a BATTED ball. If the runner interferes, he is out whether the interference is intentional or not. The fielder has all the rights on a batted ball. He must be allowed to move wherever he needs to, to field the ball and must not be hindered. He is considered in the act of fielding as soon as the ump judges that he is the fielder that will make the play.
Very simple, just do a search in YouTube under, “runner interference”, it explained it at 50 sec. This is clearly a runner interference. The rules says, “When a fielder is making a play, or have a chance at making a play, runner should avoid the fielder.”
ok dodger5905 and fliptrickfan1234
neither one of you knows your rules very well if your gonna be insistent that the fielder has to stay out of the runners way
so im not gonna waste any time arguing anymore
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Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
Actually the runner is out because of interference … you cannot collide with a player making a play on a hit ball. If this were an older kids or pro game the runner would be ejected more times than not I’m sure … not to mention it might cause a fight or two.
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
I am glad to hear that both young men are alright after a nasty collision. I don’t know what the call was by the umpires. Although the runner is suspose to TRY to avoid the collision,the runner is actually out because the ball hit him.
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
fuck u i hope u die next time u get hit
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
this guy is right if the fielder is in the path of the runner and doesnt have the ball its interference on the fielder
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
wow pussies
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
no but he could watch out
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
i love how everyone is like omg interference by the runner blah blah blah. i just think this is a funny video…haha.
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
Perfect example of interference by the runner. It is amazing how so many people can misinterpret a simple rule. The runner has to avoid the fielder who is fielding a batted ball. He can run out of the baseline if that is necessary to avoid interference. Obstruction of the runner by the fielder is often missed at the LL level. Once the ball is NOT fielded on either a thrown or batted ball, the fielder needs to get out of the way of the runner.
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
that was not NASTY!
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
Interference is called on a runner and an obstruction is called on a fielder. Easy One. So the cal on this play is clearly interference.
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
Awesome!
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
Textbook runner interference.
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
You’re incorrect. The runner may run down the path if it is clear, but on a batted ball, if the fielder moves into the path to field the ball, the runner MUST avoid the fielder. Rule 7.08b, and 7.09L. You need to look it up.
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
You’re correct, but there is a difference between the ruling for a thrown ball versus a batted ball. Thrown balls need a judgment of intent to interfere, to get an out. Batted balls don’t. If the fielder isn’t fielding either type of ball, then the runner has the right to the path, and the fielder must get out of the path.
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
Fault is irrelevant. On a BATTED ball the fielder attempting to field it has all the rights and must not be hindered in any way, intentionally or not.
If the fielder is in the runner’s path when he is not fielding any type of ball, then he is guilty of obstruction. The play in this video is no-brainer interference. The runner is required to avoid a fielder attempting to field a batted ball. 7.09L.
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
That play is interference. Rule 7.08b and 7.09L.
A BATTED BALL is different from a thrown ball. A runner must avoid a fielder attempting to field a BATTED ball. If the runner interferes, he is out whether the interference is intentional or not. The fielder has all the rights on a batted ball. He must be allowed to move wherever he needs to, to field the ball and must not be hindered. He is considered in the act of fielding as soon as the ump judges that he is the fielder that will make the play.
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
oh well i dont play baseball i thought iterference was the best answer
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
If it’s a fielder’s fault, the proper name is “fielder obstruction”, not “interference”.
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
Very simple, just do a search in YouTube under, “runner interference”, it explained it at 50 sec. This is clearly a runner interference. The rules says, “When a fielder is making a play, or have a chance at making a play, runner should avoid the fielder.”
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
if the runner would of gone around ,he could’ve gone to far out of his path making it an out..
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
or i guess 213 not 1234
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
ok dodger5905 and fliptrickfan1234
neither one of you knows your rules very well if your gonna be insistent that the fielder has to stay out of the runners way
so im not gonna waste any time arguing anymore
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
no look it up if the runner is on the baseline he doesn’t hav to go around have u ever seen that in major league baseball
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
actually the runner doesnt have to look after the fielder if the runners in the baseline
Anonymous 02.28.09 at 6:21 am
yes