[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by Manny A

Agree with the others. At all levels, a fielder moving into position to field a batted ball is not subject to an obstruction call. So from your description of the play, the second baseman had every right to be in the runner's path. The moment there is contact between the runner and the second baseman before the second baseman attains possession of the ball, you have interference. You call Time, and rule that runner out. The fact that the batted ball hit the runner has no bearing on the play.

And lets not forget the possible second out of the B/R. R1's interference prevented the defensive team from possibly completing a 4-6-3 DP.

MTD, Sr.


P.S. We have to get outs anyway we can get them.