Home Plate Collision

[whiskers_ump]

I stand by my originial post except for underlinned portion,
which I am now sure of.

First off, F2 is blocking plate without the ball. [Obstruction]

Second HTBT, but you stated PU said that act was
unintentional. Runner does not have to slide,
however, should avoid contact if possible. Without
seeing the play and judging by what you stated
PU saw no intentional collision.

ASA Rule 8 Sec 7 Q states:

When a defensive player has the ball, [Not your case],
or is about to catch a thrown ball, [again not your case],
and the runner remains upright and craches into the
defensive player the runner is out. If the act is
determined to be flagrant, offender shall be ejected.

This is a HTBT situtation, but as described I am sure
I would have not called the runner out.
JMHO
glen

And thanks for all the backing Tom...I agree with your statement
of why PU sent coach to dugout....probably trying to keep him in
the game.

glen

BTW Coach Atindell, Welcome to the board....