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Originally Posted by NEohioref
poorly trained small diamond ump..do we know where the base/playe is? Yes,,but a clean bag will also sell the call....
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Huh?
Actually, Jim Evans talks about the benefits of leaving dirt on the base -- a stab/kick at the base will kick dirt up and help the umpire make the call.
As far as cleaning the pitcher's plate, I know where it is. And if the pitcher is acting like a pitcher, he's ON the plate. I don't need to see it to know the rules surrounding "making a move associating with pitching."