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Originally posted by DG
I turned on the TV and found Atlanta playing Milwaukee in the 6th. Milwaukee is wearing "Braves" uniforms, which is kind of interesting. Must be a throwback night. LH pitcher pitching to a LH batter. After TOP, the catcher moves to his right, and home plate umpire immediately moves to a position over the catcher's left shoulder. Set up in the slot, but if the catcher moves at the last instant, and blocks the view, you got to find a place where you can see the pitch. The view is just as good on the opposite corner, better if there are no players in the way of the view.
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If the view is just as good, then I would recommend just set up there on every pitch.
But, wait, I don't see that mentioned in any umpire mechanic books or discussed etc.,
There are several reasons why you don't get as good a look on the outside but as Rich mentioned mainly safety.
The best way to see the pitch is to move back.
If the batter moves in, step back. If you still can't see the pitch then your head is too low.
But its your game, and an umpire is free to set up whereever he wants, unless he's in our association and then we tell them where to set up.
Thanks
David