Catcher covering third base

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

Rich,

No, the runner did not score.

The catcher obviously and blatantly intentionally remained on top of the runner in order to prevent his advance.

It looked like no obstruction was ever called. Debatable whether the runner would have scored or not absent the obstruction.

See for yourself:

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JM

Watch the reaction of both the 3B coach and the umpire. They know the runner is hurt and not going anywhere. The catcher starts up as the runner starts up then something (sound most likely) lets all involved know things are not normal. The catcher also discovers he is hurt and flops back down.

You're from the Chicago area are you not? Perhaps a tainted view? See with your head, not your feelings.

Obstruction didn't get called when the Toronto catcher fell on Jeter and dislocated Jeter's shoulder either. In fact, Jeter ended up out on a tag as he lay hurt on the ground. The big beef then was that Toronto took too long toget the ambulance out.