Crash Rule

[jicecone]

"When there is a collision between a runner and a fielder who clearly is in possession of the ball, the umpire shall judge:"

Maybe this discussion needs to begin right here. Do we have obstruction on the catcher for this thread?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by jicecone

"When there is a collision between a runner and a fielder who clearly is in possession of the ball, the umpire shall judge:"

Maybe this discussion needs to begin right here. Do we have obstruction on the catcher for this thread?

Could be. The collision rule above seems to be the NCAA rule. If the obstruction rule is also the NCAA rule, then I'd agree that this could be obstruction, or it could be a train wreck.

And, to the OP, stating "jr legion" doesn't really help with the rules code -- there's some discussion on another boad where some state is playing by one rules set for "jr legion" and another rules set fro "sr. legion."

[DG]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Could be. The collision rule above seems to be the NCAA rule. If the obstruction rule is also the NCAA rule, then I'd agree that this could be obstruction, or it could be a train wreck.

And, to the OP, stating "jr legion" doesn't really help with the rules code -- there's some discussion on another boad where some state is playing by one rules set for "jr legion" and another rules set fro "sr. legion."

Collision and Obstruction, in American Legion, are same as NCAA.

Last couple years here, Jr. Legion played FED and Sr. Legion played Sr. Legion. This year the Jrs are playing Legion as well, with minor differences.

[ctblu40]

Originally Posted by DG

Collision and Obstruction, in American Legion, are same as NCAA.

Are you sure that OBS is the same in Legion as NCAA? Could you post either a link to or the text of the rule? I thought they (Legion) used the OBR obstruction rule.

[DG]

Originally Posted by ctblu40

Are you sure that OBS is the same in Legion as NCAA? Could you post either a link to or the text of the rule? I thought they (Legion) used the OBR obstruction rule.

Suggest you google on American Legion Baseball, download the rules, and let me know if I am reading incorrectly.

My download says "if the defensive player blocks the base (plate) or base line without the ball, obstruction shall be called."

[swkansasref33]

by bashing, i meant basically talking crap on others opinions, which some people make it seem like that is all they are here to do.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by swkansasref33

by bashing, i meant basically talking crap on others opinions, which some people make it seem like that is all they are here to do.

"Bashing" is a loosely used term that is generally insulting, just like it was in your case, because it trivializes warranted criticism. We're adults, and people like you who take it upon yourself to direct us or discipline us for normal adult discourse are also an insult. ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S IN CAPITAL LETTERS.

If it bothers you to read adult discourse, there are thousands of other places to go to find whatever level of interaction you're looking for.

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by DG

Suggest you google on American Legion Baseball, download the rules, and let me know if I am reading incorrectly.

My download says "if the defensive player blocks the base (plate) or base line without the ball, obstruction shall be called."

This change was made several years because I called it several times and they still haven't figured out what I was trying to say.

[ctblu40]

Originally Posted by DG

Suggest you google on American Legion Baseball, download the rules, and let me know if I am reading incorrectly.

My download says "if the defensive player blocks the base (plate) or base line without the ball, obstruction shall be called."

Got it. It was actually included in the text of my first post on this thread... even I don't pay attention to myself!