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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
This is the same mechanic a BU would use on a wild throw to 2B on a steal attempt.
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Put me in the camp of those that go inside. As soon as you see the ball get past the catcher you know there is no throw to 2B and you can cut inside and follow the line suggested by Mike. Maybe not the best position for a call at 3B, but it is the same the PU would have. Also note that on a PB or WP the PU is pushed away from the plate, not necessarily towards 3B. And, as Mike noted, the PU's attention is focused at home.
However, Mike - I do not understand your last statement. On a steal attempt the BU should be on the outfield side of 2B. You don't know that you have a wild throw until the ball zips past you into CF. By then the runner is up and gone and you would be chasing (with your back to the throw coming from CF). I agree that BU should come inside (in case of a throw back to 2B), but any play at 3B belongs to the BU.
WMB