More fun with Obstruction....

[Thunderheads]

this one isn't so 'typical' .....strange play ......but OBS just the same ....

[JHSump]

Did the ball go into the dugout? I looks like it may have, in the video. And, the umpires signaled obstruction, then called time after signaling obstruction, probably because the ball entered the dugout. All of which would be appropriate for type b obstruction with the throw going out of play. (And I suppose it's type 2 obstruction in the new OBR numbering system.)

[noumpere]

(Thought I posted this, but I don't see it...)

 

Why is U2 signaling the award at :23?

[BillKen]

Once U3 killed it, I think they echo'd the call.

[noumpere]

Once U3 killed it, I think they echo'd the call.

Echo "time" -- sure (although with no other runners, there's really not much need for that, either).  Point R3 to home -- not so much.

[zm1283]

If you watch the view from the dugout, U3 follows the ball as it goes toward dead ball territory. I'm not sure he actually saw the OBS, so I can see why U2 called it. 

[noumpere]

If you watch the view from the dugout, U3 follows the ball as it goes toward dead ball territory. I'm not sure he actually saw the OBS, so I can see why U2 called it. 

Maybe you're right.  I see him with his hands up, and I thought he was making (or about to make) the OBS / award call, but maybe it's just the "dead ball" (sic) call.  If U3 doesn't have the call, I'd give first crack to PU.

Not a big deal since there are no other runners and all the umpires should have an opinion on the play (this one is obvious, but you can conceive of a similar play where maybe some discussion is needed), but I'd rather U2 wait to see if U3 / PU had it before stepping up with the point.