Very Simple Mechanics Question

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by Steven Tyler

On a trouble ball or fly to right field to? Yes if U3 goes out and has the catch/no catch responsibilities. U1 takes third, and U2 will rotate back home. With U3, out you go back to two man. You're adding more into the original post.

Originally Posted by Steven Tyler

Three and four man, if you go out stay out. You do not come in and pivot ever when in A also if I remember correctly.

No, I'm not adding anything. You said that in three or four man mechanics, that the first base umpire never comes in and pivots, and I was merely giving an example of this not being a true statement. This had nothing at all to do with the original post, and everything to do with your misleading statement concerning three man mechanics.

The 3-man mechanic for when the 3rd base umpire goes out on a fly ball is for the 1st base umpire to come in and pivot, taking the BR to second, or back to first.

[bossman72]

thanks guys

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by Steven Tyler

Sorry, I should have made myself more clear. I was commenting on fly balls/trouble balls to right field as was stated in the original post by the poster who started the thread. I assumed we were talking about a situation with a batter only and no one on base. I did not use the word never. I stated if I remember correctly as related to a fly ball to right field. Anyway, your catch responsibilities change in 3 and 4 man out of the A position.

You and JRutledge added in the additional fly ball coverage. I notice you didn't correct him for saying when you go out, stay out. That would be incorrect for two man.

I think that is what bossman72 was really asking for? I do believe he got his answer. Thanks for sharing.

I apologize. You said "you do not come in and pivot ever when in A," and I took it literally. I see what you were trying to say now. Mea culpa.