[PeteBooth]

Originally posted by O.T.Hill

really need to concentrate strictly on FED rules. Obstruction is not immediate dead ball in FED, correct?
Thanks for responses.

Read Sal's response and discard GreyMules. In this instance the OBR/FED rulings are the same. In OBR this is type "B" OBS. In FED, ALL OBS is "delayed dead".

There are differences between FED/OBR with regards to OBS, but in the scenario given, the results are the same. R1 is awarded 3rd base and the out at second stands.

EXCEPTION: Let's assume R1 was thrown out at third base by a MILE. In OBR Type "B" OBS, there is a phrase "award bases "If any" that nullify the OBS.

Therefore, in OBR Type "B" it's possible that you would not award any base in which case both outs would stand. However, in FED, a runner who is obstructed gets a minimum of a one base award no matter if he was out by a mile or a "whisker".

Side Note: In the FED rule-book they have a concise table on when the ball is immediately dead vs. delayed dead. If you are going to umpire FED games I would strongly recommend that you review and study the table.

Pete Booth