UMass and 3BL Extended

[SethPDX]

Originally Posted by Big Slick

You must remember the "base" system of the ASA: the two-umpire system (this is not a knock or ding on ASA, I consider myself a loyal, company man). Think of the other priorities of PU in 2-umpires . . . you are always returning to the plate from a holding position between home and third. 3BL is too difficult to obtain (even if it were a good position, which it isn't ).

The NCAA has a base system of 3-umpires and advocates "point of plate" and then adjusting. I don't know anything about the little ball umpires, but I've notice they have four umpires (at least the games on my television). I'm not sure what they advocate.

MiLB (and probably CCA too) says read the play and go to the best position, and they use two and three umpire crews. MLB uses four.

I've long agreed with Wade on this--if you have experience and know when to use it it's a great position. I've gone there twice in HS games this year and I had a great look at the tag both times.