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Originally Posted by UmpTTS43
Pre-pitch positioning is based on the likelyhood of a particular play on a non-batted ball. That being said, with R3, R2R3 or bases loaded, the most likely play happening under that senario is a back pick from F2 to F5 on R3. Once the ball is batted, the umpire is responsible for being in proper position for any subsequant plays. The reason many "old timers" don't like this is because they can't move their *** when required.
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Great explanation, and thank you.
The rest is typical baseball board banter that I remember fondly
Doesn't look like much has changed since I left. haha