Catcher’s Interference

Catcher Interference occurs when the catcher physically interferes with the batter’s swing. An example of this is when the catcher is too close to the plate and the batter touches the catcher’s glove with the bat.

The play is ruled dead, all runners go back to their originating base. The batter is awarded first base. Then runner can advance one base if forced.

The letters “CI” can be used to note this occurrence.