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Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue
lol... ok, so i made up OBS (you caught me coach)... fielder no longer had the ball and obstructed the retired runner (per the OP). d$mn, i hate when i make crap up. and making judgements by intent of rule and ignoring word of rule is to be avoided.  |
The runner is either retired...
or
The fielder is fielding and making a play with the batted ball...
So yes, you completely made it up by not only ignoring the rule, but also completely ignoring the intent and spirit of OBS.
On a positive note, I do actually believe you would make this call though. We hear and read about these calls all the time.