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Originally Posted by BigUmp56
Don,
I'm sorry, but comparing homeplate to the bases in this discussion is a straw man argument. We don't keep the plate clean to see plays there better. We keep it clean so we can call an acceptable strike zone. I know I can can have multiple runners cross homeplate darned near covering it up and then have a tag play transpire, and I can still make my call with confidence.
I mentioned to you before that there's no way you running out to clean second base gives you a better view of a tag play there. The best you can see is if the runner was close enough and ask yourself if he beat the ball there or vice versa.
Tim.
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I agree with the SZ comment, that is why I said "to see the corners"
but I also like to see the plate on the first play at the plate