Thread: 2 outs B or C??
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Old Thu May 17, 2007, 09:34pm
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Originally Posted by tibear
I was reading a 2 umpire position manual where it states that with 2 outs and runner's on base that it is acceptable for base umpire to position themselves in position B regardless of the position of the runners.

The belief is that most plays will take place at first base in this situation and being in B gives the umpire a better look at the play. It further explained that the B position gives a good angle for any plays at second and third.

Opinions??
What manual would you be reading? The only two I give credence to say C with R1 and R2. I can move to B for a play at 1B if I need to.
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