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Obstruction (baseball)

In baseball, obstruction is when a fielder illegally hinders a baserunner running within the basepath. Baserunners are generally permitted to run from base to base without being physically blocked or hindered by a fielder. The only time that a fielder is not obligated to "get out of the way" of a baserunner is when the fielder is fielding a hit ball or…

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Notable cases of obstruction

Seattle MarinersTropicana FieldCarl CrawfordTino MartinezRaúl Ibañez
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National Association of Base Ball Players
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Types of obstruction and corresponding penalties

Fielding errorAt bat
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Official Baseball Rule
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Obstruction (baseball)

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