Balk in Stretch

[jpaco54]

Have researched the rules, OBR...the question relates to Rule 8.01(B)...without interruption and in one continuous motion." A pitcher in the stretch with a runner on 1B, starts to throw to 1B while he is bringing his hands together BUT before he becomes Set and he does not step off. Does he have to become Set before he can throw over if he does not step off? Thanks!

[Astrosdawg07]

No.

[mstaylor]

AChesnut stole my answer. The only thing that requires a set is a pitch. Stepping off or throwing to a base does not require a set.

[Mr Umpire]

No.

Thief.B)

[BT_Blue]

No.

that and that he must complete the throw to first. if he doesnt he as balked.

[MCLEOD36]

I just remember, he can quick pitch to first base, but NOT home.

[BT_Blue]

I just remember, he can quick pitch to first base, but NOT home.

but if he throws to first it isnt a pitch so that didnt make much sense (even though we all knew what you ment)

[MCLEOD36]

Yes, I know BT, will take my tongue from my cheek now.... and oh, one base on overthrow from the mound into DBT LOL

[BT_Blue]

Yes, I know BT, will take my tongue from my cheek now.... and oh, one base on overthrow from the mound into DBT LOL

you will find no arguments from me there.. LOL:wave:

[MCLEOD36]

It is all about good company..... and you guys are good company..

[BT_Blue]

It is all about good company..... and you guys are good company..

I protest... refering to this motley crew of umpires as good company... LOL :banghead:

[LMSANS]

I protest... refering to this motley crew of umpires as good company... LOL

That's a judgement call...protest denied.

[jpaco54]

Can someone clarify this for me please. I had a partner, call time at the request of the batter after the pitcher became set. He stated the pitcher paused longer than normal so therefore he granted the time out. Is there a time limit for the pitcher after he becomes Set? I have not seen that only he has 12 seconds to deliver the pitch.

Rule 6.02( Umpires will not call “Time” at the request of the batter or any member of his team once the pitcher has started his windup or has come to a set position even though the batter claims “dust in his

eyes,” “steamed glasses,” “didn’t get the sign” or for any other cause.

Thanks in advance!

[Mr Umpire]

There is no time limit set for how long a pitcher can remain set with runners on before delivering a pitch.

My general rule is this. If the pitcher remained set long enough for the batter to call "Time" and the batter did this prior to any movement by the pitcher for his pitch and not immediately after entering the box, then he has been long enough for me to get tired of waiting and need a mental break before the next pitch does come in.

Also, "Time" is given to prevent the pitcher from gaining an advantage.

Edited June 14, 2009 by Mr Umpire

[MCLEOD36]

BT,

that band was way way before my time. Lets ask Bri, I think he was an original roadie in the Village People LOL

Ok, wait, I meant Wham LOL

[MCLEOD36]

LMS.

We are all rotten to the core...

[BT_Blue]

That's a judgement call...protest denied.

Oh thats horrible blue. thats :Horse:s*^&! blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah

[catoblue]

There is no time limit set for how long a pitcher can remain set with runners on before delivering a pitch.

My general rule is this. If the pitcher remained set long enough for the batter to call "Time" and the batter did this prior to any movement by the pitcher for his pitch and not immediately after entering the box, then he has been long enough for me to get tired of waiting and need a mental break before the next pitch does come in.

Also, "Time" is given to prevent the pitcher from gaining an advantage.

I'll go along with that General Rule...

I lock into my stance right about when F1 comes set, if he makes me stay down there long enough that the batter asks for time, I'm granting it and standing up, and having a mental and physical reset. We spend most of the game in and out of our stance, and while there is no rule that puts a time limit on how long F1 stays set, I'm all over the opportunity to stand back up on a batter's request for time when F1 makes me stay down longer than is comfortable.

[mstaylor]

cato, while I agree if the pitchedr is talking an inordinate amout of time I can't gauge off my stance. This is an aside but you shouldn't be dropping until the pitcher starts his motion. If you drop too early you will get more tired than needed.

[BT_Blue]

For some of us, such as myself, that use the GD stance. I tend to move into the slot when the pitcher contacts the rubber and go down in my stance when the pitcher comes set. I feel that if I wait till the pitcher begins his motion home my eyes move to much and I miss things.

Its just something that I have found works for me.