MLB Umpire, UNSOLICITED, Overturns Another Umpire's Call

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Originally Posted by REFANDUMP

Sorry, can't agree with you. I see no advantages to the 90...

Sometimes, it's just preference. Back in the day, many NL umpires preferred taking plays @ 1st just a couple steps inside the line (as REFANDUMP says) while many AL umpires used the 90 degree/angle-distance (as GROUPthink says).

Regardless of what method you use (there's pros & cons to both), everyone should always READ the throw, recognize the flight/direction of the ball and then set yourself accordingly. Once again, easier said then done