interference or obstruction?

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Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue

lol... ok, so i made up OBS (you caught me coach)... fielder no longer had the ball and obstructed the retired runner (per the OP). d$mn, i hate when i make crap up. and making judgements by intent of rule and ignoring word of rule is to be avoided.

The runner is either retired...

or

The fielder is fielding and making a play with the batted ball...

So yes, you completely made it up by not only ignoring the rule, but also completely ignoring the intent and spirit of OBS.

On a positive note, I do actually believe you would make this call though. We hear and read about these calls all the time.