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Hi all, an inconsequential play in the game, but looking through Jaksa/Roder i think Larry Vanover missed this one. http://m.mlb.com/video/v33899645/?query=howard Jaksa/Roder p199 states: (1) Concerning obstruction and a batted ball: A fielder's "try to field" a batted ball ends immediately upon missing, or deflecting the ball, and such fielder must, in effect, disappear or risk obstruction (2.00) On replay, it seems pretty obvious to me that the pitcher "deflected" the ball towards 1B prior to the contact with the B/R (Ryan Howard). This also assumes that we've already granted the pitcher "protected fielder" status, judging that the pitcher was "fielding", and not "chasing" the deflected ball. Not trying to roast Vanover here- it was a fast, weird play, one that you probably need to review in your head before you realize what happened- but I'm am just wondering if my interpretation is correct and it should've been obstruction. And finally, could this play have been subject to video review?? Thanks!
