[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by DG

I love it, the league has confusing rules and then the coaches complain because umpires don't know the rules.

1) If they are playing OBR rules toss the guy and play on.
2) If they are playing OBR with re-entry, then yes, let him pitch.
3) If they are playing OBR rules, remove the bat.
4) They are not playing OBR rules here, League has slide or avoid rule so malicious contact is to be penalized, period. Out, toss, next... This is essentially FED, MC supersedes instruction, but slide or avoid rule puts them on FED interpretation.

Re 4)

Slide/avoid could also put them in the realm of NCAA, Legion, or LL. Under these rules, given the obstruction, you award home and then eject.