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Old Tue Jan 19, 2010, 07:11pm
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Originally Posted by Stevetheump View Post
I've seen MLB infielders (esp at 2nd base on a hit and run), "deke" the runner in to thinking they are about to receive a thrown ball. Now, IF the runner slows down or stops because of this "dekeing," isn't that "obstruction?" If so, the MLB umps aren't calling it.
MLB umpires don't call this because it is legal under OBR.
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