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You do not want runners (ala the PROS) having contact with Fielders in order to call OBS. In FED, even if the fielder is standing "right in front of you" you cannot simply "plow" into him otherwise as mentioned even though the runner was obstructed they would be declared out for Malicious Contact. Another rule of thumb when calling infractions that has aided me throughout my career. Is each "party" doing what they are supposed to. In the OP, the runner was doing what he was supposed to but the fielder was not. F3 cannot impede or alter the path of the runner. He /she has no business being where they were in the OP. Classic OBS Pete Booth |
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Appreciate the help guys. Thanks alot. I apologize to all the umpires who have worked games with the teams that have been trained to think this isn't obstruction.
Thats a bad mistake on my part. Again, thanks for the help. |
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In no way shape or form was this obstruction, even if the runner had not peeled and cause a normal play to double pump could you ever have OBSTUCTION here. |
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You guys really meant to say interferance here, didn't ya. Edited: You guys are fast on the post |
yeah, sorry guys, I of course meant interference (though the coach was calling it obstruction and I corrected him at the time, and then said it still didn't apply).
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In Fritz's post, why is the runner not out for interference?
He may have try to avoid contact, but he also "altered" the play to first. ?????????? Interference does not have to be intentional???????? |
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INT has to be intentional with a thrown ball (in this case). |
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It was F6 who caused his "own alteration" not R1. According to the OP r1 veered away from the play meaning at the time F6 touched the bag he had a "clean shot" to throw to first. He then stumbled etc. Also, interference on a thrown ball requires intent as opposed to a batted ball which requires no intent. Pete Booth |
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2.22.1 SITUATION B: B1 hits the ball into the gap. He rounds first and heads to second base. F6 blocks the base (a) while the outfielder still has the ball, (b) after F6 catches the ball, or (c) F6 is in the immediate act of catching the ball. RULING: Obstruction in (a). Legal in (b) and (c). |
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