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Actually they do, if there are two or more umpires:
OBR:
9.03 (a) If there is only one umpire, he shall have complete jurisdiction in administering the rules. He may take any position on the playing field which will enable him to discharge his duties (usually) behind the catcher, but sometimes behind the pitcher if there are runners). (b) If there are two or more umpires, one shall be designated umpire in chief and the others field umpires.
9.04 (a) The umpire in chief shall stand behind the catcher.
FED:
Rule 10-1-3: If there is only one umpire, he has complete jurisdiction in administering the rules and he may take any position he desires, preferably behind the catcher.
Rule 10-2-1: If there are two or more umpires, the umpire-in-chief shall stand behind the catcher.
Of course, protests will not be accepted for Rule 9 (OBR) or Rule 10 (FED) violations, so who is going to stop you?
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