[JASCards]

The position the umpire is standing in is called the "Slot" and it does provide the best view of the entire strike zone. Jim Evans has done years and years of study to make the umpire position a more exact science... Go look at umpires in the 60's and 70's.....there are umpires being collided with on plays at home plate.....due to proper angle and distance the modern umpire at the MLB level should never find himself in the position...

I would say read this if you are interested in the science of umpiring: http://www.umpire.org/store/product_info...cts_id=101