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Originally Posted by ctblu40
1) A veteran umpire in my association, when starting in the ‘A’ position, takes every play at first base in foul territory. 
2) Another veteran umpire I know, when working the plate, insists on taking the batter-runner into second base if the ball is overthrown at first. That is, no runners on, ground ball batted to F6 who throws wild to F3 covering first base. This veteran insists that BU stay with the ball (to rule on in play/out of play) while PU hustles into the infield to rule on possible plays on BR. |
It sounds like these two guys should work all of their games together. # 1 can always work the bases, and # 2 always work the plate. Then # 1, who is in foul territory call stay with the overthrow, and # 2 can run merrily around the infield playing base umpire (and do a merry dance, too!)