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Originally Posted by Maz17
And yes... you are going with the rule written in section 2.00, but if you look up 7.06 types a and b, and also MLB Manual 6.20 and 6.23 You will see why Drake enforced his call.
I AM GONNA SHOUT THIS! MLB UMPIRES, AND THAT IS WHO WE ARE CRITICIZING ON THIS POST... DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT GO WITH THE OBR ALONE. You can direct all the comments you want at me and say how wrong I am and how a I don't know bull. But here is the long and short of it. I sent a email to a MLB ump who was assured by Mike Port (VP of umpiring) that the call was correct by Rob Drake. So... take that video and study it, if you want to enforce things like a MLB ump.
WELL DONE ROB DRAKE!
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This isnt about whether he is a major league umpire, it is about interpretation of the OBR rules. Some on this forum have stated that with the information given they would not have called obstruction. (this is of course is a judgment made by each of us on this forum)
You still have neglected to answer the question proposed to you.
How was the runners progress impeded? I feel that this question is pivotal in this scenario (as does OBR rules)
I would also ask you if you would adamantly state that the wrong call was made if no obstruction had been called on this particular play by this particular umpire. I feel by your posts that you would support his actions just because of who he is. (I hope I'm wrong)
I dont think anyone here doubts the fact that these guys are the best at this profession, but none of us are perfect and opining on calls like this only make us better.