re: New MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred "Open" to Eliminating Defensive Shifts

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Yes, you can only have one player in foul territory the catcher.



Yeah, I was just wondering if it has actually ever had to be enforced.

I've read somewhere that the umpire can warn the player and then eject him.

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In the 80's, Keith Hernandez used to take his position just outside the first-base like. A lefty, his glove hand would be in better position to field pick-off throws. He was made to take position back inside the lines, I believe after someone complained about it.


ETA More like one foot in and one foot outside the foul line.