Tony
Rich is exactly right on his view of the professional two man mechanic.
This mechanic has changed over the years.
Two schools:
The "Base Umpire" is just that and calls all bases. He leaves the Plate activities for the PU.
The other school incorporates the PU covering third when a "second play" occurs without the ball leaving the infield.
There are several pros and cons for both processes.
PBUC feels that there are inheriant problems in the PU leaving home and they want ONLY their MOST ADVANCED two man crews to use rotations.
When you select either process there are still problems.
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