obstruction-I think we need the call improved somehow

[Dakota]

Well, since this has morphed into a more general discussion of the OBS rule interp, I do have a mild disagreement with the official ASA interpretation that the judgment of the base the runner would have reached is to be made at the time of the obstruction and not adjusted as the play unfolds.

I think a "steps" judgment (the obstruction cost the runner 2 steps, or 6 steps, etc., and then apply that to the end of the play, however it actually unfolds) is more likely to actually remove the effect of the obstruction than the instantaneous judgment that ASA wants.

But, more experienced softball minds want it the other way. I've never really heard a good explanation for why, though.