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New positioning for bases
The new mechanic employed in Illinois this Spring was a modified "B" for runners on 2 & 3 or bases loaded.
By modified, I mean the umpire locates himself in a deeper "B" but his body is turned perpendicular to the third baseline. You can still see the pick off at 1 (bases loaded) but are positioned where the more important action will be. This is also terrific when there are two outs (R2&3), since most of the plays happen at first.
It seems to work pretty well.
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