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Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA
... snip ... Completely disagree. The fact that a play is close at a particular base is not an indicator that the runner should ALWAYS be awarded that base.
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I think he was paraphrasing what I said, but cutting it short: "
The judgement of which base would have been reached includes how substantial the OBS was and how close the play was on an attempted put out. For example, runner from 1st obstructed before 2nd on a ball hit to the deep outfield. The runner keeps going to 3rd and is apparently put out on a very close play. The runner is not protected by the "bases between" clause, but should be awarded 3rd if the delay caused by the OBS was enough to prevent safe arrival at 3rd. ".
That seems to agree with your comment "
On another note, after I decide 2B is that to which I'll protect the OBS runner and now the RF lets the ball go by him/her, I can and probably will adjust my protection as this is part of the initial play."