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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
Speaking ASA
The only rule an umpire could take action upon as it relates to the fielder's position (other than in fair territory) would be under 6fp.5.B, Defensive Positioning. However, the umpire would have to judge that the fielder was in the batter's line of vision or in an unsportsmanlike intent act in a manner to distract the batter. However, it isn't repositioning of a player, but an ejection.
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This was not the case for sure.
There were also quite a few double calls that game on pop flys and fly balls in that game.