Obstruction?

[David B]

Originally Posted by BigGuy

We were pretty much taught that if the fielder does not have the ball it is obstruction. "Imminent" is too vague and leaves too much discretion. If you always call it that way, if nothing else you'll be consistent.

Consistent with what? So F5 standing on the bag with the ball in the outfield it considered the same as F2 making a play as he is supposed to do with a play at the plate? Not quite.

Obstruction is basically when a fielder is NOT making a play - was F2 making a play - yes he was. So basically its not going to be obstruction. He has the right to be there and make the play. Its up to the runner to avoid contact and make it to the base - he has plenty of room to do that.

thanks
David