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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
The runners job is to run to the next base. The runner cannot be expected to know a ball changed direction or have eyes in the back of their heads.
The ONLY way I can call this INT is if, in my judgment, the runner actually did something to cause the INT.
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In my opinion, that is why ASA requires intent here. But can there be obstruction? Doesn't the fielder still have a right to field the ball? Does the fact that the ball was deflected change the status of the ball from a batted ball to a deflected ball and does that mean that the fielder loses their protection? In the definition of obstruction it mentions two actions a fielder can commit that prevents the obstruction call:
1. Be in possession of the ball
2. Be in the act of fielding a BATTED BALL.
It doesn't mention a deflected ball. Are they still protected?
Could this be just a train wreck and a live ball or do we have to get either obstruction or interference?