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Old Sun Jul 02, 2006, 06:48am
bob jenkins bob jenkins is offline
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Originally Posted by mrm21711
Situation 1:

Am I correct in the fact that since the fielder was in the vicinity of fielding the deflected ball, he is "protected?" If he wasnt in the vicinity, a possible obstruction of the runner could occur?

Thanks for your opinions & feedback.
No. If the fielder had a play he is protected. If he was just chasing a loose ball, he is not protected.
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