Obstruction or Interference? Tricky call

PFISTO · #1 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 07, 2007, 11:09am

I agree about the stretch and reach but would F1 be considered a fielder?? I believe he would

GarthB · #2 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 07, 2007, 11:11am

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Originally Posted by PFISTO

I agree about the stretch and reach but would F1 be considered a fielder?? I believe he would

In this scenario, yes.

UmpJM · #3 (**permalink**) Sat Apr 07, 2007, 11:12am

PFISTO,

The F1 certainly is considered a fielder.

In this case, he is a fielder who is not in possession of the ball and, despite appearances, NOT "in the act of fielding". Therefore, he is guilty of obstruction for impeding the runner's progress while "chasing a loose ball".

JM

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