Fielder in baseline

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by lukealex

Runner on first, first baseman isn't holding him on but is standing directly between 1st and 2nd. Who is in the wrong, if anybody, in this situation?

Nobody is doing anything that is prohibited by rule.

What is the ruling if the runner runs into the fielder?

Depends. What is the fielder doing at the time, fielding a batted a batted ball? Interference on the runner.

Maybe the fielder is doing nothing but getting in the way. Could be Type B or even possibly Type A obstruction depending what else is going. Could also be nothing.

What if it is determined to be intentional?

Same answer unless, in some codes, mailcious contact is involved.