Should base umpire ever be in Position B?

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Tue May 24, 2016, 11:51am

Rich

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Quote:

Originally Posted by umpjim

If you are truly in B I don't see why a step would not give you a good look at the pick at 1B. If your are nimble a drift back with the throw to 2B puts you in deep B with a good look at the most prevelant swipe tag at 2B and also good look at the front of the bag if it's a tag to the bag.

And the step should be FORWARD, not towards first base.

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