OBS past base

[MD Longhorn]

Trying to avoid saying HTBT, but there are considerations here that make that hard to dismiss. There's no "always right" answer to your question without seeing the actual play.

First let me say that it is COMPLETELY reasonable that, especially at first base or the plate (where running straight through is a normal option), you can have obstruction on a fielder located behind the base.

Second, however, if you have F3 WITH the ball partially blocking BR's path, you'd better be 100% sure it was F4, and not F3 that caused any slowing or deviation on BR's part. If F3 is the reason for BR slowing or altering, you don't have OBS. If F4 is the reason, you do.

I hope that answers the question.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

Trying to avoid saying HTBT, but there are considerations here that make that hard to dismiss. There's no "always right" answer to your question without seeing the actual play.

First let me say that it is COMPLETELY reasonable that, especially at first base or the plate (where running straight through is a normal option), you can have obstruction on a fielder located behind the base.

Second, however, if you have F3 WITH the ball partially blocking BR's path, you'd better be 100% sure it was F4, and not F3 that caused any slowing or deviation on BR's part. If F3 is the reason for BR slowing or altering, you don't have OBS. If F4 is the reason, you do.

I hope that answers the question.

I was thinking along these same lines when I read the scenario.

With F3 having the ball and trying to make a play in the immediate vicinity, an OBS call on F4 would be a tough sell.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

Trying to avoid saying HTBT, but there are considerations here that make that hard to dismiss. There's no "always right" answer to your question without seeing the actual play.

First let me say that it is COMPLETELY reasonable that, especially at first base or the plate (where running straight through is a normal option), you can have obstruction on a fielder located behind the base.

Second, however, if you have F3 WITH the ball partially blocking BR's path, you'd better be 100% sure it was F4, and not F3 that caused any slowing or deviation on BR's part. If F3 is the reason for BR slowing or altering, you don't have OBS. If F4 is the reason, you do.

I hope that answers the question.

Yes, I think it does, and F4 was clearly the problem for the BR.