Whatcha got - discussion of umpire mechanics

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by KJUmp

My impression of the initial movement from the plate was (1)lackadaisical/no sense of urgency,

What urgency? Just where does he need to get to in a hurry?

and (2) too close to the 3rd base line...which set the stage for (see bolded blue part above) not occurring.

This may be true, didn't see enough of it to know.

No, we can't see what kind the PU attained on the play, but agree with Slick's assessment that (for me) the far edge of the RHBB would be provide the best calling position to see all the necessary elements of this play.

I would probably be a little farther up and back off the line from the batter's box, setting up and then adjusting to the throw and runner's path.