Woah, asking me to take a look at something is not 'talking me into a call' I just finished reviewing the entire thread to try to figure out where it went off the rails. Let's go back to the start: Comp, how would you handle the whole situation? Let's take just the facts in the OP, 1B playing a step inside the baseline, a couple of steps towards second. Apparently (though it wasn't stated) screening the pitcher from the view of the runner. I think we would both not even notice it unless it was addressed by the offense. (Here is where we get into gray areas, because such a request isn;'t mentioned in the OP). If there WAS a request about it from the offense, are you just telling the HC, "Sorry, they are technically within the rules, even if it seems a bit shady, I have to let it go."