tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post3360769609982222061..comments2024-01-18T06:49:55.117-08:00Comments on Close Call Sports & Umpire Ejection Fantasy League: Rule 6.01(h)(1) and (2): Obstruction, What a Pickle!Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-16293044179343540522012-06-18T10:59:48.876-07:002012-06-18T10:59:48.876-07:00Example 3 is an appeal play per 7.10(c). The runn...Example 3 is an appeal play per 7.10(c). The runner is ruled safe until the defense appeals that he missed 1st. If he returns to first before the appeal, he is safe. Not incorrect call.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-69772464348517772932012-06-15T23:44:30.560-07:002012-06-15T23:44:30.560-07:00Your definition of Type A is not entirely correct....Your definition of Type A is not entirely correct. The batter runner can be obstructed prior to reaching first and still be called out. Example. Batter hits fly ball to right field. Batter runner is tripped by catcher. Right fielder catches fly ball for out. Since the obstruction had no bering on the play, the obstruction is ignored and the out stands.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-92103400185372071342012-06-15T22:56:11.205-07:002012-06-15T22:56:11.205-07:00#7: -- it looked to me like R3 intentionally ran i...#7: -- it looked to me like R3 intentionally ran into F6 to "cause" the obstruction. But it was a YHTBT -- you had to be there -- call, so the ump got it right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-22914378719850269152012-06-15T22:32:03.543-07:002012-06-15T22:32:03.543-07:00Wonder what the QOC would be on these plays. In #...Wonder what the QOC would be on these plays. In #1 it looks like type A since a play was being made on the runner, but the base he would have obtained was 1st. In #2, just like the first time we reviewed this on here, I didn't have the runner breaking stride at all and I felt he got bailed out by an incorrect call. In #3 it looked like the fielder was "in the act of fielding a throw"... In #4 the replay did a poor job of showing the entire play and the final placement of runners. I had R1 obstructed type B by F6, R1 protected to 3B, so R2 scoring (probably getting bailed out a little for poor baserunning but I don't see how two runners are protected to the base...) and BR placed at 2B. It looks like that is what the crew did too.<br /><br />In #5 it seemed to me that F3 was "in the act of fielding a throw" and I have nothing.<br /><br />In #6, it has to be type B since the BR was not the one obstructed the way I understand it. R1 was obstructed but imo BR would be protected only back to 1B since that is likely the base he would have attained by making it back to the bag, but since the penalty for type B is Umpire's discretion, imposition of penalties to "nullify the act of obstruction." I would place the runners at 1st and 2nd. If I am wrong and this is type A since a play is being made on the BR (the catch) even though he is not obstructed, the minimum is one base so again runners at 1 & 2. I admit I am not sure on this one so great case for studying.<br /><br />In 7, type A. R3 scores (minimum one base award), R1 to 2nd, BR to 1st.<br /><br />I have not read anyone else's comments yet and I would love to hear more discussion on this. If I'm wrong, I hope someone with experience tells me that. I'm a big boy, I can take it. Just looking to improve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-68275624433472657272012-06-15T09:10:39.076-07:002012-06-15T09:10:39.076-07:00Example seven is what I yeach my young players whe...Example seven is what I yeach my young players when they get in a rundown. Unfortunately, most youth age umpires don't know this one.mark38090https://www.blogger.com/profile/08456043922679989730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-78051698325983521802012-06-14T21:27:52.001-07:002012-06-14T21:27:52.001-07:00Nice guide. I'm pretty intrigued by example 5....Nice guide. I'm pretty intrigued by example 5. McCutchen has the right to the baseline, no question. By time, technically the ball has passed the fielder when they collide. Is there a statute of limitations, so to speak, about completing the act of fielding. As in, is the first baseman in the act of missing the throw or do we conclude that he has already missed the throw at the point of contract? Tough call.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-82038436286038336122012-06-14T19:02:55.913-07:002012-06-14T19:02:55.913-07:00Jeez Loise - For a guy who touts his baseball expe...Jeez Loise - For a guy who touts his baseball experience, Harrelson was (and is) one ignorant blowhardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com