I've done a slew of games in 90- and 60-foot domains.
Simply put, I wanna be inside.
As for the parallel with a throw from OF, I quote Fronny, who sez it quite eloquently:
The reason the plate umpire can't take a throw that way is the unpredictable nature of the throw. A throw from the outfield can be way offline or cut by a defender and thrown to the plate. There's no way a PU could start behind the plate, come to a fixed point in front of the plate, and let a throw turn him to a play at the plate. Also, since the runner doesn't have to remain in contact with the plate, slides can be more unpredictable as well. And what if F2 wants to make a throw himself?
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