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Although unusual, on rare occasions I have set up on the outside, the position I use with an opposite handed batter. This has been when there is a small batter and a large catcher, both who have set up as you described. Although it is unorthodox, I have felt it better than missing the pitches.
A partner I have worked with many times basically follows the guide "any pitch you cannot see for certain as a strike, is a ball". I agree with that! Therefore, when he just cannot see the pitch adequately, he calls a Ball. If and when the defensive manager / coach questions the pitch, this umpire tells him / her that the catcher is blocking his view of the pitch, and he cannot call that pitch a strike. Works for him!
I, for one, am reluctant to ask the catcher to reset and give me space. That's a matter better left to his / her coach / manager, in my opinion, of course.
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Lloyd
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