Thread: 5-Man Mechanics
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Old Fri Oct 15, 2004, 11:17am
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Originally posted by JCurrie
Quote:
Originally posted by Rich Ives
They started with 6 (5 & 6 are on the OF foul lines). Rapuano left feelin ill which left 5.
But what position does the fifth umpire take?
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In a 6 umpire system, the 5th and 6th are stationed on the foul lines in the outfield. This game started with 6 but the 6th (Ed Rapuano) fell ill and left the game.
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