Referee Mag Article-BU Inside Infield w/ Runner on 3rd Only

[jwwashburn]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Becoming a target in the biggest hole in an infield, getting turned around on a ball up the middle (BU always has 1st play in the infield),

As soon as I can find this article, I will post it for everyone to see. I cannot see any reason why I the BU would get "turned around".

ending up in the middle of a play,

Not if you are paying attention.

being hit by a batted ball prior to it passing a fielder,

I work both baseball and softball...I have not been hit in baseball(even at the U13/14 level where the pitching plate is a lot closer) and the baseball can and does come at you a lot harder.

not being in a position to go out on a possible catch/no catch scenario are a few that come to mind.

I have not seen a mechanic that allows for the BU to go out with runners on. However, my position(behind the pitching circle) wouldput me in a MUCH better position for helping on a catch/no catch scenario as I could help in more of the outfield.

As for the play at first, you have to admit that your view would be better. The snap throw back to third? Better angle, as well. There ARE posiitives to this position-there may be negatives, as well...but most of the ones that I hear don't seem to be very well thought out.

Your pal,

Joe In Michigan