A hard grounder is booted by the
first baseman and rolls into foul territory. The fielder, stepping
across the base line to retrieve the ball, collides with the
batter-runner, who reaches base safely.
Does this constitute interference by
the runner?
Answer:
Answer
will be posted in the next few weeks. No. The
fielder had a chance to field the ball before the contact. (7.09l,
2.00-Obstruction)
