Why does the home plate umpire turn his back to the pitcher when he bends over to clean the plate?

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Because he thinks the catcher is too close to him

It is to show respect to the people who came to the game just to see their favorite team play.

i have never noticed that. hahahah does he always do that. thats weird i have never noticed that and i watch baseball alot

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Maybe it's tradition? Why do some umps place a hand on the catcher's shoulder? That might distract me. It's like the catcher is a crutch.

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It a sign to the pitchers to make sure not to pitch.
If he faced the mound the pitcher may just glance and believe it is his catcher. Sounds goofy but it is the truth.

PS "Time" is not called for brushing the plate so the pitcher may still commit a bal;k if he does screw up.

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i think its so that when he brushes the dirt off...he gets it on the infield grass...rather than all over the catches cleats

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