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Can a Fielder Block a Base?
Topics: Base, Definitions, Obstruction, Runners
In the July 24 Blue Jays-Mariners game in Seattle, Jays catcher Dioner Navarro picked off Brad Miller at third base. There was some question whether or not Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson obstructed the runner’s path to the base. If you view the play, you will notice that Donaldson blocked the base with his knee…
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Obstruction? Interference? Nothing? You make the call!
Topics: Baseline, Batted Ball, Deflected Ball, Fielding, Interference, Obstruction, Official Baseball Rules, Placing Runners, Runner Interference, Umpire Manual Rules, Video - Fielder, Video - Runner
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Is this Obstruction on the Pitcher?
Topics: Batter Runner, Fielding, Obstruction, Pitcher, Placing Runners, Runners
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The Umpire Calls Obstruction on this Play
Topics: Fielding, Obstruction, Runners, Video - Runner
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Does the 1B Obstruct the Runner in this play?
Topics: Batted Ball, Fielding, Obstruction, Runners, Video - Fielder, Video - Runner
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