plate ump covering 3rd

[David B]

Originally posted by Tim C
David B wrote:

"But, we still like for our PU to take third on the second throw."

Must be regional. I seldom ever find an umpire crew that selects to use the "second call at third by the PU" mechanic.

The downside, leaving from the plate area too soon to assure coverage at third and to a lesser degree leaving the plate area uncovered, far out weigh the BU taking both calls.

We recognize that two (and three man in certain sequences) man crews are based on compromise. It just seems "better" to me for the BU to take both calls . . . but obviously even the "powers that be" remain cross threaded on this one mechanic.

I think you're right on the money Tim, probably regional.

The more I've read the last few years the more I've seen going toward the BU taking both, but in our area they still like the PU to take the second play if necessary.
I guess we still prescribe to the "distance does make a difference" mentality.


But I have noticed that the colleges and JUCO's have gone more to the mechanics like you mentioned. I'm sure we'll trickle down to that down the road, but for now ...

THanks
David