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Originally Posted by greymule
Abel on 2B is the winning run in the bottom of the 7th. Baker gets a hit to left field and Abel tries to score ahead of F7's throw. So that he can direct Abel in his approach to the plate, Charles, the on-deck batter, places himself in foul territory 15 feet behind home plate on the direct line from 3B through home. F7's throw is in the dirt, deflects off F2's knee, and hits Charles just before Abel's foot touches the plate.
OK, guys. The book is to be taken 100% literally. That's a blocked ball by the offense. Abel back to 3B.
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Speaking ASA
Wouldn't that depend on whether the ODB was engaged in the game? The ODB, by rule, is permitted to leave the ODC to direct a runner. To me, that sounds like the ODB is performing a duty which is part of the game. Can that be considered "engaged" in the game? If so, it is nothing UNLESS, in the umpire's judgment, deprives the defense's ability to make an out.