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Originally Posted by Chess Ref
The main reason given seems to be to keep the umpire out of the way of any throws coming from LF. Not saying I agree just saying what I was told....
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From LF to where? If the umpire goes inside as prescribed with the inside/outside theory, the only throw in which the umpire could remotely be in the way is to 1B.
How often do you see a throw to 1B from LF other then the extremely rare attempted live-ball appeal on a base left too early?
If the concern is a relay throw, you either need more intelligent umpires or keep them on the outfield grass the entire game.