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For our HS games (for which we utilize the Arbiter) our positions are primarily identified by our regional assignors. We do have a limited amount of games that are considered self assigned. If no one has picked that game yet, I'd have my choice of plate or bases. If someone has already selected one or the other, I could choose to pick up the remaining slot.

For those leagues that utilize a 2-ump system (slow pitch) the guys decide on who does what. With either 2 or 3 games scheduled, there is normally a rotation between base and plate.

Not having plate gear if doing the bases in an evaluation game will definitely cost you some points.