Baseball Umpire Positioning: C Position

Overview

• The C Position refers to a specific position that an umpire assumes during a baseball game.

Situations for C Position

• Runner on Second Base
• Runners on First and Second Bases

Location

• The umpire stands between:
  • Shortstop
  • Second Base

Purpose

• The C Position is strategically used to provide the umpire with the best vantage point for making calls involving these specific base-running situations.