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Originally Posted by David M
Runner on second attempts to steal third. Catchers throw is high and goes into left field. The runner slides and the third baseman falls on top of him. The runner then gets up with some difficulty, as the third baseman is on top of him, and gets thrown out at the plate on a very close play. The third baseman in no way intentionally blocked the runner from getting up. Is this obstruction?
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If both players were tangled up because of a bad throw and a slide, then I have nothing. If the fielder did everything to get off the runner, I have got nothing. The runner or coach should have used better judgment. All contact does not warrant a call either way.
Peace