Game Situation: Catcher's Obstruction?

 
With no outs and runners on second base (R2) and third base (R3), the batter flies out to centerfield. R3 properly tags up and scores while R2 remains at second base. However, on the swing, B1's bat ticked the catcher's mitt prior to hitting the pitch. What should the umpire do:
 
A) Since the catcher's action did not prevent B1 from putting the ball in play, there is no penalty -- play on!
B) This is an immediate dead ball and the umpire should stop play when he hears B1's bat tick the catcher's mitt
C) This is a delayed dead ball. The umpire should wait until playing action ends to figure out what to do.
D) This is catcher's obstruction and the umpire should enforce the penalties.
E) B1 is awarded first base
F) R3 is returned to third base
G) The coach of the offense can choose to let the play stand or enforce the obstruction penalty
 
Call
Catcher's obstruction of the batter is one of the rare times when a coach gets the option of taking the results of the play or the results of the penalty. When the umpire sees the catcher obstruct the batter, the umpire calls it, and then waits until all playing action concludes. The obstruction is ignored if the batter safely reaches first base and all other runners advance at least one base. If not, the obstruction is penalized (the batter is awarded first base and any forced/stealing runners advance, NF 8-1-1e). The offensive coach can elect to take the results of the play or the results of the penalty.

In the situation below, even though the batter put the ball in play, the catcher obstructed the batter's swing. This is a delayed dead ball situation (NF 5-1-2b). The coach can elect to take the results of the play (one run scores, one out, the runner remains at second base) or the results of the penalty (bases loaded and no outs).