BU: Two Man Mechanic, Infield In

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I find this to be one of Evans' qualities I like least. If he didn't "invent" it, he acts like it doesn't exist. Listening him describe the B position and subsequently use that description instead of then saying "the B position" is silly.

This isn't an "Evans quality" and it has nothing to do with him not "inventing it."This is a pro thing. PBUC doesn't use A, B, C, D, and pro umpires don't use it.

One explanation I got from an instructor is that they feel labelling a position as the amateurs do tends to lead to umpires establishing fixed spots for each position, regardless of situations or player tendencies.