Obstruction: Mets vs. Pirates

[Rich]

Originally Posted by kylejt

That's the proper call, with the proper timing.

Plus, you have to judge how much OBS it was, and did it effect the outcome. With a slight variance in the runners step, and the close play at third, you always lead toward the runner.

Use this video for training, all you instructors out there. It's a great example of type b OBS, and how it's handled.

I agree. It's not something that registers in a split second. Layne had to take in all that he saw and ruled within a reasonable timeframe.