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Originally posted by kellerumps
I've still got the runner safe....We don't appear to have anything malicious or flagerant....So the runner is safe....
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Speaking ASA, which is how the scenario was presented, intent, malicious or flagrant, is not required.
For that matter, the play as presented pretty much had the defense sitting and waiting on the runner, which gives me the impression the runner had time to keep from making contact with the catcher.
There is no doubt this is something each of us would have to see before making an absolute ruling. However, since a replay is not available to us, I've got to work with the impression the written scenario offers. For a runner to just run, or even walk, into the fielder with the ball makes no sense and at a higher age level, would probably be considered confrontational.