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Controverisal Obstruction Call
After further review of the rulebook, I wanted to reopen a discussion from a previously locked thread found at the following link. http://forum.officiating.com/basebal...struction.html
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1) Where does in front of a plate end? 2) Will this be enough to change your opinion of the umpire's call? 3) Would it apply to any and all MLB squeeze situations, or only where R3 is present? 4) Has this been discussed in other baseball literature such as the BRD, J/R, etc.? Happy Mothers Day Weekend and Cheers! |
You can't be serious. Have you ever played the game?
Have you ever umpired the game? |
When rules collide?
Enlighten me on PBUC/MLBUM interps. regarding this most unusual "interference" award and balk call. Support material is appreciated.
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Explain why the literal interpretation of OBR 7.07 does not apply to other base situations {such as R1 or R2 only, or R1 and R2}. Explain why a fielder's balk or batter's interference would only apply with R3 in a special squeeze situation and not include other possible scenarios. Using that criteria, I find OBR 4.03 and OBR 7.07 only address very fine apects of the game itself. Afterall, how practical is anywhere in fair territory? BTW, I have not determined if I am serious. In this regard, only I can make that ruling. |
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The experts have serenity and knowledge
johnnyg08 has some questions in another thread. Was Laz wrong?
Go comment. Go comment. Go comment. :D |
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Appreciation
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I didn't know how "technical" the issue really was until I happened across this thread earlier in the month and OBR 7.07 {pitch requirement} today. Just wanted to pass on more info to other folks who may have not noticed the "little ambiguity" found in the MLB rulebook. See Mr Childress' comments found in BRD 71 {4.06b} and 287 {6.08C}. Perhaps Carl will find this previous article in the thread on obstruction amusing for those who don't own a copy of the BRD or cannot appreciate Carl's wisdom. Cheers to all you "veteran" umpires out there! Happy Mother's Day! |
How would you rule?
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This is a relatively common pick off play.
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I do, however, like the typo/word 'obstrcution' which if you say it sounds like a cross between 'obstruction' and 'execution'. Maybe that should be the new penalty for obstruction. ;) |
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