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Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)
Mike and Carl,
Both 8-3-2 and 8-4-2(e)1 deal specifically and exclusively with a runner, not a batter.
Why do you think it's appropriate to apply that language to obstruction of a batter?
JM
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John,
Thanks for asking. I am only echoing what I see as an absolute in the rule book. There are no exceptions listed. It states that malicious contact supersedes obstruction, period. I remember when this rule was first a hot button. A guy asked our interpreter about it and we were told that the rule makes no distinction. MC is the most dangerous act taken upon a student athlete and it nullifies other calls. He said it is designed to penalize the offending team in the worst way possible. He kept saying that it was the easiest call to make. I'm not sure of that.
Draft day tomorrow for my son's 11U team. I agreed to coach them this year so I get to wear two hats again. I may need advice or plenty of Advil from you this season!
Fri Mar 11, 2011, 01:08pm
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