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Old Tue Jul 06, 2010, 06:15am
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Originally Posted by smbbcoach99 View Post
I called interference as the ss was in a an position to field the ball. runner HC wanted obstruction since the fielder was in base path.
The term 'position to field the ball' does not appear in the INT rule. The rule on a batted ball gives the fielder the absolute right of way. You made the right call for (possibly) the wrong reason.

"Rule 7.08(b) Comment: A runner who is adjudged to have hindered a fielder who is attempting to make a play on a batted ball is out whether it was intentional or not."
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