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Old Mon Apr 20, 2009, 08:59am
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Originally Posted by bob jenkins View Post
That's the fielder's fault for not catching the ball (in FED and NCAA).
I agree. 2-22-3 defines 'obstruction' in these terms: "The fielder without possession of the ball denies access to the base the runner is attempting to achieve" (my emphasis). Having the ball nearby does not constitute possession.
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