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Originally Posted by mbyron
This is exactly the problem I have with this interp. There is no such thing as an awarded touch.
Also, it violates the principle that a baserunner is always required legally to touch each base in order.
Don't like it. I might live with it, but I don't have to like it.  |
I agree, both JR and BRD make weak arguments in support of this ruling. But they are official. I was always under the belief that under all circumstances the runner had to touch and the umpires award for OBS took into consideration the additionaal effort to make the touch after being obstructed. BRD talks about OBS at the base vs several steps from the base.
This interp really stretches the imangination of the rule. But it certainly not the only one.