2 outs B or C??

PeteBooth · #20 (**permalink**) Fri May 18, 2007, 11:02am

Quote:

Originally Posted by tibear

I was reading a 2 umpire position manual where it states that with 2 outs and runner's on base that it is acceptable for base umpire to position themselves in position B regardless of the position of the runners.

The belief is that most plays will take place at first base in this situation and being in B gives the umpire a better look at the play. It further explained that the B position gives a good angle for any plays at second and third.

Opinions??

We now have the metal bat to deal with and unfortuanely the mechanics do not differentiate between wood bat mechanics vs. metal bat mechanics.

I do not know about others but I almost "bought the farm" on a couple of shots off of a metal bat.

Therefore, the answer to your question IMO varies game to game.

Example: let's say we have 2 outs R2 only and a powerful right hand hitter at the plate who you noticed all game long has been pulling the ball. In that case I will move to the 'opposite side" of the batter's power alley meaning I would be in position "B"

Metal bats have not only changed the game for the participants but for umpires as well. I now position myself in a "deeper" B / C position than I would if I were umpiring a wood bat game.

IMO, our safety comes first and for the vast majority of umpires we do not make our living from umpiring and have families to support.

Pete Booth

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