NCAA Umps.....

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Chess Ref

The main reason given seems to be to keep the umpire out of the way of any throws coming from LF. Not saying I agree just saying what I was told....

From LF to where? If the umpire goes inside as prescribed with the inside/outside theory, the only throw in which the umpire could remotely be in the way is to 1B.

How often do you see a throw to 1B from LF other then the extremely rare attempted live-ball appeal on a base left too early?

If the concern is a relay throw, you either need more intelligent umpires or keep them on the outfield grass the entire game.

[Chess Ref]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

If the concern is a relay throw, you either need more intelligent umpires or keep them on the outfield grass the entire game.

So i went back to a couple of the powers that be and the reason is ...drum roll please........some we don't get hit on throws from LF. Another thing mentioned was the inability of the umps to keep the ball, batter-runner, and base in full view.

Not sayin I agree just sayin.......

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Chess Ref

So i went back to a couple of the powers that be and the reason is ...drum roll please........some we don't get hit on throws from LF. Another thing mentioned was the inability of the umps to keep the ball, batter-runner, and base in full view.

Not sayin I agree just sayin.......

Ridiculous. If that's the case, the BU should move into foul territory

How would they expect the BU to accomplish this if the ball isn't to LF?