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Originally posted by Ump20
There has been some debate here and elsewhere how much the BU sees when he is out of position i.e. in "B" with a left-handed batter or "C" with a right-handed hitter.
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Not to start the debate, Jim, but I don't think an official is "out of position" when in either B or C to make that call. I'd agree that being at the open corner is better, but still the call can easily be made from B or C. I don't agree with officials who say they can't make the call from there. They can, and they must (when required).
I'd also agree
that from ANY position in the infield that if you are not certain of the swing you should agree with your partner that he did not swing. Yet, if you are certain of the swing, then call it
from ANY position in the infield.
Freix