RulesMLB Umpire Manual
OBSTRUCTION AND INTERFERENCE PLAYS— APPROVED RULINGS
Rules 6.01(h)(1), 6.01(h)(2), 6.01, 5.02(c): (1) Runner on first base; batter-runner gets in rundown between home and first. Can obstruction be called going back to home? Ruling: No, unless the obstruction is intentional. NOTE: In situations where the batter-runner gets in a rundown between first and home, if the batter-runner retreats and reaches home plate,…
RulesMLB Umpire Manual
OBSTRUCTION MECHANIC
Rule 6.01(h): There are two types of obstruction and a different mechanic is used with each type. 1.) The first type of obstruction (Official Baseball Rule 6.01(h)(1)) deals with cases when the runner is obstructed WHILE a play is being made on such runner. Examples of this type of obstruction include: (1) Runner is obstructed…
