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Originally Posted by PWL
But since I'm doing older kids that can often run down to first in a little over four seconds, I don't feel bad getting that far. Especially since I have to clear the batter and catcher. I'm just trying to get to a point where I have an angle of some sort and close as possible to see a swipe tag. I'm talking two man, not what you see on TV. Just following with no one on anyway. I doubt any pro umpire will get to the 45 ft. line line with Ichiro running. Frank Thomas maybe, for the younger ones.
I doubt very seriously you ever could or can now out run me in a foot race.
No brag, just fact...............  |
You have to clear the batter? I thought he was way out in front of you! 
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