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First of all the infield is 90 X 90 or 8,100 square feet. I can make a sqaure starting at first base go 30 feet toward 2nd base go 90 degrees toward the pitchers mound for 30 feet and go 90 degrees toward the first base line and I have a square. Now go halfway between the imaginary line from the pitchers line and first base and you have a 45 degree angle. If you have a 90 by 90 square you're correct. My square is approximatly 30 X30 give or take a few feet and I have a great view of first base the fielder and the runner.
The question is from there how do you get a better look at that play from that position. I agree that the first baseman deserves more consideration. But if one can get a better look and an out (where deserved) isn't that better than (for the lack of a better word) assuming that because it is a poor throw the runner is safe?
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