Umpire shifting?

[jwwashburn]

In the Mia @ Atl game. What the heck is this? I have never seen it before.

The sabermetrics revolution is upon us, and even our umpires have started shifting | MLB.com

[Rich]

Standard 4-man positioning of U2 with R3 only and less than 2 outs.

If U3 goes out, U2 has to get to third for a play back into the base.

If U1 goes out, U2 has to pick up the batter-runner.

[jwwashburn]

Originally Posted by Rich

Standard 4-man positioning of U2 with R3 only and less than 2 outs.

If U3 goes out, U2 has to get to third for a play back into the base.

If U1 goes out, U2 has to pick up the batter-runner.

I have never seen U2 there-ever

[umpjim]

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

I have never seen U2 there-ever

Just guessing but I think he was in normal "nightmare scenario" position and the manager came out and asked Davidson about it. I think Davidson mouths the words that's where he should be with R3. Then they decide to give the SS more room and he moves closer to 3B

[Rich]

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

I have never seen U2 there-ever

Standard CCA mechanic. Whether they've used it there or not in the pros I don't know, but it's exactly where I would be in a 4-man HS or college game.