In the case of a legal infield fly with obstruction by F2, what can the offense choose to do?

In a situation involving a legal infield fly that is obstructed by the catcher (F2), the offense has the right to choose how to proceed based on the circumstances of the play. When obstruction occurs, the umpire is required to call it and inform the players involved. The offense is given the option to either enforce the penalty for obstruction or to take the outcome of the play, depending on which is more advantageous.

Choosing to enforce the penalty allows the offense to advance bases based on the obstruction, which can often result in a more favorable outcome. On the other hand, if the play has already developed favorably, the offense may opt to take the result of the play, allowing them to benefit from what transpired on the field. This flexibility demonstrates an understanding of the rules and optimizes the potential for success in the game, making the option to enforce the penalty or take the result of the play the correct one.

Other choices do not represent the flexibility permitted under the rules governing obstruction and infield flies. For example, enforcing the penalty regardless of the result would not consider the outcome of the play and might not serve the best interest of the offense. Similarly, options regarding immediate replacement of a specific batter or ignoring the obstruction altogether are