quote:Originally posted by chgojhawk:
What if the coach did EVERYTHING that he possibly could do to get out of the way. There was no question that the coach tried to avoid the contact.
He didn't do everything. It was a fly ball, for heaven's sake...get out of the way....there is plenty of time. The coaches' box provides no protecton from interference.
If it's a line shot or hot grounder or bad throw and the coach has no time to move...that's different. But when a fielder is attempting to make a play, intent on the coach's part has no bearing. My grandmother can get out of the way of a fly ball. She's smart enough to read the fielders and not look up for the ball.