First game - first broken ankle

[MichaelVA2000]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

In my experience with metal cleats, in mens FP and little ball, its not during any type of set position when it happens. I'm not sure what heel toe alignment distance mumbo jumbo would have to do with getting stepped on by a catcher with metal cleats. It doesnt make any sense.

The OP does not actually mention what the catcher did twice to almost ruin the umpire’s shoe/s. While these close calls could have been caused by other footwork, most of the times I've seen catchers "mess up" a plate shoe is when the catcher is adjusting his/her position before, during, or after a pitch. This is where adjusting your plate stance could come into effect.

It's kind of like telling a doctor, hey doc it hurts when I do this, and the doctor responding: well don't do that. If a catcher steps on you, adjust where you're standing.