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All About Obstruction…it Happened in the Major Leagues Again!
Topics: Base Awards, Batter Runner, Definitions, Obstruction, Placing Runners, Runners, Runners Lane
Obstruction Definition Obstruction is the act of a fielder who, while not in possession of the ball and not in the act of fielding the ball or a throw, impedes the progress of any runner. Contact does not have to be made for the umpire to rule obstruction. There are two types of obstruction Type…
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Batter Goes Deep then Fight Breaks Out During HR Trot
Topics: Ejection, Interference, Placing Runners
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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…
