Common Misconceptions
There need not be physical contact for obstruction to be called; rather, if a fielder causes the runner to alter his normal running path, he can be guilty of obstruction.
Obstruction is not to be confused with interference. When a fielder hinders a baserunner, many baseball commentators will mistakenly refer to obstruction as interference.
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“For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.”
—Bible: New Testament St. Paul, in 1 Timothy, 6:7.
The words also appear in the Book of Common Prayer, “Burial of the Dead.”