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Originally posted by JRutledge
I think it would depend on the where the runner is located. How many runners are on base and where the ball was hit. I do not think you can just say it is automatically one umpire that has this call. There are many times where both umpires might have the same action.
Peace
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This is particularly true in a 2-man system.
Further, I wouldn't limit this to obstruction. Interference is another call that I think ANY umpire should make when he sees it.
For instance, in FED ball, the PU often has the best view of a Force Play Slide Rule violation at 2nd base on a double play. The BU will call the out and usually does not have the luxury of remaining focused on the action at 2nd since he has a very important banger to call at 1st.
Pop-up slides into the pivot man (a FED violation) are frequently missed by the BU and is something that the PU should catch and call.
David Emerling
Memphis, TN