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Originally Posted by zm1283
The plate umpire doesn't have to be on the line or in front of a particular dugout for that matter. I've started standing almost 1BLX or 3BLX between innings. Keeps you out of the way and you can see more going on. The PU can go to the side in front of the team going out on defense, or can do the opposite and stand on the side of the team about to hit. There isn't a definitive protocol on this anywhere. It's a local, if not personal preference.
Just a different perspective.
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Most of the plate umpires I see working A and AAA now go to the offensive side where it is more convenient for them to give a "last one" to the first batter after giving "two more" to the pitcher.