Obstruction: Mets vs. Pirates

[celebur]

Originally Posted by rbmartin

After being "thrown out" the runner immediately started heading for the dugout. That tells me that HE did not feel he was obstructed.

All that tells me is that he did not think that obstruction was called. It tells me nothing as to whether he did or did not feel he was obstructed.

[MrUmpire]

Excellently handled by Layne....proper call after taking the time to evaluate the play.

[MikeStrybel]

The question of timing is relevant. We all call things when they register with our brain. Well, I've called a few before then but that's a different matter. Layne did not react well and aggressively to this play. There is no doubt that he is one of the very best but this was not an example of obstruction being called in MLB lately. There are plenty of examples and almost all involve adamant verbalizations and signaling.

As for the runner giving up and walking away, I don't think that's a huge consideration. He was out, he knew it and most players don't know rule enforcement like we do. He should have been pissed at himself for getting caught after he slowed approaching and rounding second.

[kylejt]

Originally Posted by MikeStrybel

The question of timing is relevant. We all call things when they register with our brain. Well, I've called a few before then but that's a different matter. Layne did not react well and aggressively to this play. There is no doubt that he is one of the very best but this was not an example of obstruction being called in MLB lately. There are plenty of examples and almost all involve adamant verbalizations and signaling.

As for the runner giving up and walking away, I don't think that's a huge consideration. He was out, he knew it and most players don't know rule enforcement like we do. He should have been pissed at himself for getting caught after he slowed approaching and rounding second.

This is type b obstruction, and you don't need a big call on this one. You have to determine what happens next. If R1 got thrown out by 15 feet, U2 is not making that call after the dust settles. He's out, fellas.

You need a casual call, with no theatrics for type b. The only thing I would have done differently is point with my left hand.