Ted Barrett nailed with thrown ball

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

Why would he be working to the first base side of 2nd in a four man system in the first place?

Because that's the proscribed mechanic with R1 in the four-man system.

[Steven Tyler]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Because that's the proscribed mechanic with R1 in the four-man system.

Then how come each and every pro umpire doesn't work deep "B"? I've seen some in deep "C".

[kylejt]

Is it so F6 won't loose sight of the ball coming from F2 on a steal? That's the only reason I can think of, because C gets you the best view of the tag.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by Steven Tyler

Then how come each and every pro umpire doesn't work deep "B"? I've seen some in deep "C".

Maybe it's a preference thing. I like the view from C myself, but I've had people argue B to me. I think the reasoning behind B is that the shortstop won't screen you from seeing the tag.

Also, the handedness of the batter, or where his tendencies to hit the ball are, can influence where an umpire might prefer to stand.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Maybe it's a preference thing. I like the view from C myself, but I've had people argue B to me. I think the reasoning behind B is that the shortstop won't screen you from seeing the tag.

Also, the handedness of the batter, or where his tendencies to hit the ball are, can influence where an umpire might prefer to stand.

B is better for swipe tags behind when the throw goes to the second base side.

I like B in 3-man and 4-man.