What's the call?

[bob jenkins]

Originally posted by harmbu
Runner on first with one out. Popup to the first baseman. First baseman is standing between the runner and the base waiting for the ball. It is impossible for the runner to get to the base without contact and he doesn't have time to get around the fielder. What should I tell the runner to do?

Pick up his glove and go play defense.

Serious answer -- do his best to get to the base without interfering with F3. Sometimes the ball is hit in the "wrong" place and a DP results. That's baseball.