Obstruction or nothing

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by Rich

A runner rounding first is frequently slowing down. He brushes a fielder while slowing, that's nothing, regardless of the rules set.

That's post-decision on advancing or not. But sometimes the runner will see something that causes him to re-attempt 2B (throw gets away, E in the outfield, whatever) so it may be wise to pause slightly before deciding on a call or non-call.

If he's still in stride it should be obs.