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I have catch - control with voluntary release

7.05(g) APPROVED RULING: If all runners, including the batter-runner, have advanced at least one base when an infielder makes a wild throw on the first play after the pitch, the award shall be governed by the position of the runners when the wild throw was made Based on this, I think Jocko called it right. Two base award from TOT

This is where I got lost on my original call. I interpreted Home Plate as a Base, and therefore it was legal for F1 to 'throw' there to make a play. in my OP, (OBR by the way), F1 stepped toward home/base (actually was toward right batter box as the catcher was standing there.)and threw. I didn't even consider CI, since batter had vacated the box. No matter what, I learned a lot on this one. THANKS Home is a base in OBR. I think throws home from the rubber are legal under 8.01, but this particular instance is not under 7.07 like Semper_Fi pointed out.

I appreciate the responses. Blown call - I shoulda called a balk. As that play ended an inning, I actually was giving my partner the 'need information' sign, but he left me hanging. Credit to the OC for making his point and walking away calmly.

Cyclonehokiece -Catcher leaves his box and is now in fair territory when F1 makes the throw. Jockp - I am getting hung up on this line in 8.01(b)--- From such Set Position he may deliver the ball to the batter, throw to a base or step backward off the pitcher’s plate with his pivot foot.

Greetings all - first time post. I had a situation in a tournament U-14 semi-final last fall that I think I booted. Would like your thoughts. Situation: R3 with 2 outs. RH pitcher in the set position from the stretch. R3 breaks for the plate on a straight steal. Batter backs out of box and catcher comes up to take the throw from the pitcher. Pitcher throws to the catcher but DOES NOT disengage the rubber. Runner get caught in rundown and tagged out for third out. I had the bases and was in 'C' position. Third base coach wants a balk call since pitcher didn't step off. I ruled that the pitcher has the right to make a play at home just like any other base, and since the batter vacated the box, I judged the pitcher's action as a throw, not as a pitch. Pitcher took one step towards home on the throw. Did I kick this one? Is any 'throw' to home plate considered a pitch if it is from the rubber?