Had an odd play- need some help--

[NCASAUmp]

I agree. In ASA, if the ball was not catchable, then the defense was not hindered by the offense from making a play.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

I agree. In ASA, if the ball was not catchable, then the defense was not hindered by the offense from making a play.

OK, but what about the modification the OP suggested. Suppose this was a routine popup near the foul line, and F5, looking up to catch the ball, stumbles over the prone runner who is stretched out touching 3B with her hand?

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Dakota

OK, but what about the modification the OP suggested. Suppose this was a routine popup near the foul line, and F5, looking up to catch the ball, stumbles over the prone runner who is stretched out touching 3B with her hand?

Again, only speaking ASA, then I would have INT, as the runner hindered the fielder's ability to field a foul fly ball as per 8-7-J-1.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Again, only speaking ASA, then I would have INT, as the runner hindered the fielder's ability to field a foul fly ball as per 8-7-J-1.

Did you consider the RS that Mike referenced, above?

The rule provides that a runner must vacate any space needed by a fielder to make a play on a batted ball, unless the runner has contact with a legally occupied base when the hindrance occurs. In this case, the runner should not be called out unless the hindrance is intentional.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Did you consider the RS that Mike referenced, above?

I misread the modified sitch and pictured the runner in the process of going back to the bag.

In that case, unfortunately, I'd have a foul ball.