Obstruction. ASA Rules.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally posted by Dakota

The rule only gives specific exceptions that will allow the runner to be put out between the bases where s/he was obstructed. None of those exceptions apply here.

Is this the runner who was obstructed? Yes.
Was she tagged out between the bases? Yes.
Did any of the exceptions apply? No.

Dead ball; runner returned to 2nd.

That's my view, anyway.

And that is exactly how this situation is presented in clincs. The reasons the exceptions are specifically noted is so the rulings wouldn't vary from umpire to umpire as has been demonstrated by the opinions posted in this thread.

It is a good discussion, and there are certainly some valid points. However, ASA cannot have rulings based on 42,000 slightly varying opinions around the country.

As I have stated before, many rules are pretty basic and some believe that is so if for no other reason than the KISS theory.